China has decided to reform the retirement age. This was reported by the state news agency Xinhua on Friday. Following a decision by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the retirement age will be raised from 60 to 63 for men and from 55 to 58 for female office workers. Female blue-collar workers, who could previously retire at the age of 50, will now have to work until they are 55. The raise will begin in 2025 and be completed in 2040. People who want to work even longer will be allowed to do so.