Author Archives: Hong Zhang

China extending pension program to rural elderly

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Hong Zhang

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — For this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, Wang Yutian had more cash to spend on the festival dinner as a new pension program has boosted his income. The 70-year-old farmer and his wife, living at a village … Continue reading →

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北京：从“养儿防老”到“国家养老”

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Hong Zhang

日期:2011-09-15           来源:新华网          浏览次数:17   新华网北京8月29日电（记者张淼淼）“参加养老保险相当于养了一个大孝顺儿子，现在他‘长大’了，可以每月给我生活费。我从心里面特别感激国家的政策。”北京市房山区河北镇河南村村民孙淑芝告诉记者，现在子女们负担都很重，能够依靠好政策减轻他们的负担心里很高兴。

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China’s elderly offer opening for West’s healthcare companies

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Hong Zhang

By Benjamin A Shobert Providing care for China’s aging population has long been one of the most promising market opportunities the country has to offer. For over a decade, Western operators of eldercare facilities have looked at the China market … Continue reading →

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