Premier of the State Council Wen Jiabao has recently signed the 560th order of the State Council to announce the "Regulations on Mass Fitness" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"). The Regulations include 6 chapters and 40 articles. The regulations aim at promoting the development of mass fitness activities, securing the legitimate rights and interests of citizens in mass fitness activities, and improving physical quality of citizens. The Regulations will be enforced from October 1, 2009.