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Beijing supports nursing home expansion

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Sujie Zhu

(Xinhua) In an effort to cater to the rising demands of its aging population, Beijing authorities are increasing subsidies to support nursing home expansion. Subsidies for nursing homes in the capital city’s suburban and rural areas will double to total … Continue reading →

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Chinese census reveals aging population

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Sujie Zhu

(CBC News) China’s population is aging rapidly, the government said Thursday, though its leaders are refusing to relax strict family planning controls that are part of the cause. The results of a national census conducted late last year show the … Continue reading →

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Press Release on Major Figures of the 2010 National Population Census

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Hong Zhang

2011-04-28 10:12:10 Ma Jiantang Commissioner, National Bureau of Statistics of China April 28, 2011 China conducted the 6th national population census with zero hour of November 1, 2010 as the reference time. Under the correct leadership of the Central Committee … Continue reading →

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