The state promotes the nationwide use of Putonghua (common speech based on Beijing pronunciation).

　　第二十条 国家发展自然科学和社会科学事业，普及科学和技术知识，奖励科学研究成果和技术发明创造。

　　Article 20 The state promotes the development of the natural and social sciences, disseminates knowledge of science and technology, and commends and rewards achievements in scientific research as well as technological innovations and inventions.

　　第二十一条 国家发展医疗卫生事业，发展现代医药和我国传统医药，鼓励和支持农村集体经济组织、国家企业事业组织和街道组织举办各种医疗卫生设施，开展群众性的卫生活动，保护人民健康。

　　Article 21 The state develops medical and health services, promotes modern medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, encourages and supports the setting up of various medical and health facilities by the rural economic collectives, state enterprises and institutions and neighbourhood organizations, and promotes health and sanitation activities of a mass character, all for the protection of the people’s health.

　　国家发展体育事业，开展群众性的体育活动，增强人民体质。

　　The state develops physical culture and promotes mass sports activities to improve the people’s physical fitness.