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China's pensioners willing to spend more on emotional well-being, report finds
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (324+ words) The report, released on Friday, found that nearly 60 percent of adults aged 60 and above now live independently, while 82 percent make their own decisions about retirement arrangements, a departure from the traditional multi-generational model of cohabitation. The report also maps out…...
Shanghai enhances support for elderly employment
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (448+ words) In a bid to empower the elderly and enhance their contributions to society, Shanghai has unveiled initiatives to strengthen employment support for senior citizens, positioning "silver-hair power" as a pillar of the city's high-quality development. The city aims to create…...
Stronger support urged for rural senior citizens
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (609+ words) Lawmakers have proposed strengthening policy and hiking financial support for China's 120 million rural elderly, who make up about a quarter of the rural population. "The plight of elderly people in rural areas is that they often have limited pensions and…...