On the eve of the 21st century, 10% and 7% of the population of China are those aged 60+ and 65+ respectively. Compared with the rest of the world, Chinese ageing is characterized by rapid growth of the older people ,...On the eve of the 21st century, 10% and 7% of the population of China are those aged 60+ and 65+ respectively. Compared with the rest of the world, Chinese ageing is characterized by rapid growth of the older people , large regional differences, ageing in the context of population control and economic under--development, and ageing while family functions weakening and social security system being imperfect. While Population ageing has been increasingly a wideranging challenge in China, the problem concentrates on economic security, medical security and daily living care for the elderly. This issue of "Population and Development Forum" focuses on strategies and measures to be taken to respond to the gathering storm of ageing, and five experts have been invited to write on the topic.展开更多
文摘On the eve of the 21st century, 10% and 7% of the population of China are those aged 60+ and 65+ respectively. Compared with the rest of the world, Chinese ageing is characterized by rapid growth of the older people , large regional differences, ageing in the context of population control and economic under--development, and ageing while family functions weakening and social security system being imperfect. While Population ageing has been increasingly a wideranging challenge in China, the problem concentrates on economic security, medical security and daily living care for the elderly. This issue of "Population and Development Forum" focuses on strategies and measures to be taken to respond to the gathering storm of ageing, and five experts have been invited to write on the topic.
