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China's ageing population

China's ageing population
The latest news, analysis and opinion on China's ageing population. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Known as the “Coffee Grandma,” this 86-year-old Qingdao resident has taken the internet by storm while inspiring women to embrace self-reliance and independence. Photo: Douyin
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Chinese ‘Coffee Grandma’ saves son’s cafe, inspires female independence

To perfect her latte art, Zhao mixes dish soap with hot water to mimic milk foam and uses soy sauce as a stand-in for coffee.

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Chinese woman, 60, gives birth to second child in 2 years, sparking debate

China's population

As China’s birth rate falls, vacant schools are turned into aged care facilities

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China consumption

As Chinese retirees boost consumption, some hope for greater respect in society

Age bias is an obstacle to the growth of China’s silver economy, researchers say.

Two elderly Beijing residents stretch at an exercise park. Photo: AFP/File photo
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to offer ‘attractive’ merger deals for schools beyond those struggling

Source says demand exist even among schools with healthy enrolment, provided authorities offer more resources and support.

China consumption

Improving migrant workers’ lives key to boosting Chinese consumption: HSBC

Report says reforms aimed at reducing their high precautionary savings rate could unlock US$95 billion a year in spending.

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Chinese man, 106, embraces ‘reverse schedule’, named ‘model couple’ with wife

Regarding his remarkable longevity, Wang cites a positive outlook on life, strong family values, and an enduring passion for work and learning.

A 106-year-old man has captured the hearts of many in China with his unconventional “reverse schedule” lifestyle, gaining widespread attention for his unique habits. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
China's population

Shanghai waives all out‑of‑pocket expenses for maternal care

The city’s fertility rate last year was just 0.66 – well below the 2.1 needed to ensure a stable population.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong must position itself as the bridge for China’s outbound funds

Demographic imperatives are driving the offshore expansion of Chinese pensions, handing the city an irreplaceable gateway role.

China's population

My Take | Why China’s shrinking population may be a blessing, not a curse

Research co-authored by Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu finds labour shortages can spur, rather than slow down, productivity and growth.

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Children experience an intelligent assisted travel robot at the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo on August 29 in Guiyang, China. Photo: Xinhua
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China mahjong club owner pays US$2,800 over failed first aid, then gets refunded

China’s Civil Code shields Good Samaritans from civil liability for accidental harm during rescues.

A Chinese mahjong club owner has been fully refunded the 19,000 yuan (US$2,800) she paid to settle a wrongful death claim following a failed attempt to revive a fainting elderly man. Photo: Douyin
China's population

In Focus | China’s elderly need long-term care. Will a new insurance scheme provide it?

The central government has announced plans to provide nationwide coverage by 2028, but uneven regional development is a major hurdle.

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China's population

China needs 600% child subsidy rise to prevent deeper birth crisis: scholars

China’s fertility rate could soon fall to world’s lowest unless action is taken, as current subsidies are ‘a drop in the bucket’, scholars warn.

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Chinese wife, 90, inspires millions by preserving Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity

Story provides China youth with a fresh perspective on growing old, defined by mutual respect and deep devotion.

A 90-year-old Chinese woman inspires millions by full-time caregiving to preserve her Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity through engaging activities. Photo: CCTV
China's population

Letters | Solution to Asia’s ageing workforce could be sitting at home retired

Readers discuss second-career pathways for older professionals, and why Indonesia and China should innovate together.

Elderly people enjoy the sunshine in a park in Shanghai. Chinese government departments are increasingly hiring retirees as society ages rapidly. Photo: Shutterstock
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‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip

Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides.

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Chinese ‘family bridge’ connects remote elderly and overseas children

In 2020, China reported that 118 million elderly individuals were living alone after their children migrated for work.

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Chinese grandma, 111, reveals secret daily ‘workout’ leading to her longevity

With 672 centenarians in her area, researchers suggest that the mineral-rich soil contributes to the health benefits of locally grown crops.

Meet Wang Gaiying, a remarkable 111-year-old from eastern China who has captured hearts online with her timeless wisdom for a long, fulfilling life. Photo: QQ.com
China economy

Opinion | China’s economic shift may hinge on what migrant workers do next

Where migrant workers go, what sectors they serve and how many stay employed will shape whether productivity gains go beyond the most advanced sectors.

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China jobs

Could Filipinos benefit as China opens door to foreign domestic work schools?

Move designed to boost supply and quality of home services as Beijing seeks to create more jobs in a rapidly ageing society.

China's population

China’s five-year public health blueprint

Officials target raising life expectancy to 80 years by 2030 in national health blueprint under 15th five-year plan.

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China's population

China’s state agencies are hiring retirees as the workforce rapidly ages

Universities, hospitals and government departments are actively recruiting retired former workers to cope with rapid demographic changes.

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Chinese government departments are increasingly hiring retirees as society ages rapidly. Photo: EPA-EFE
Wellness

How tai chi energises these Chinese retirees: ‘everyone’s health has improved’

Tai chi practitioners at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven talk about learning the ancient Chinese practice and how it benefits health and spirit.

China's population

China’s population ageing seen as ‘inevitable’ by 2050. Why push more births?

Raising the fertility rate above 1.3 still remains crucial to preventing a far worse scenario later in the century, analysts say.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can be the Asia-Pacific’s longevity hub

City has unique conditions to be the premier regional hub for longevity research, clinical trials, regulatory approval and capital scaling.

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Chinese clinic extracts 12 teeth from man after he complains of ache in one tooth

Dentist closes for rectification and ordered to pay back fee after being found liable for misconduct, draining 63-year-old’s bank accounts.

A Chinese clinic extracted 12 teeth from a 63-year-old man who had complained of just a single toothache, completely ignoring his pre-existing high blood pressure. Photo: SCMP composite/The Paper/Shutterstock
China’s Communist Party

As China’s Communist Party grows more slowly, its members are getting older

World’s second-largest political party is ageing, official data shows, with nearly 30 per cent of members aged 61 or older.

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Last professional letter writer in Chinese city pens 100,000 missives over 59 years

Renowned man of many words bridges overseas divide for migrant families; turns mundane messages into poetry to convey emotion.

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