26 September 2024
The Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of Guangdong Province (“the authorities”) issued the “Regulations in relation to the Yi Ka Tong Social Security Card for Resident Service in Guangdong Province” (“the Notice”) on 26 September 2024. The authorities proposed that cardholders can use the social security card to participate in various social insurance services, including basic pension insurance, basic medical insurance, and work injury insurance, take public transportation and visit tourist attractions. The Notice shall be effective from 1 November 2024.