China plans to expand elderly care

Demographic change is forcing China’s government to act. All provinces have been ordered to establish an elderly care system by 2025. This was reported by the state news agency Xinhua on Sunday. China’s National Health Commission expects the number of people over 60 to increase from the current 280 million to 400 million by 2035. The need for beds in community facilities and nursing homes will increase from 8 million to 40 million.