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China’s rocketing elderly population prompts a rethink on pensions

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Hong Zhang

guardian.co.uk, Monday 1 October 2012 Darren Wee Elderly Chinese men in Beijing play dominoes. Before 2009, only 30% of the population had a pension; now, 55% are covered. Photograph: Diego Azubel/EPA Early in the morning, an army of older workers descend … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling promises China is beginning to face up to its pension problems

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Hong Zhang

Economist Aug 11th 2012 | HEIJINGYING IN THIS village in the cornfields outside Beijing, a 74-year-old woman whiles away the time in the forecourt of a local eatery, chatting to the owner stacking chairs around her. She can enjoy an unhurried … Continue reading →

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Social security with Chinese characteristics

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Hong Zhang

Aug 11th 2012 Economist Congratulate China for building the foundations of a pension system so quickly. Now it needs to restructure it THE 18th-century Chinese emperor Qianlong made elaborate preparations for retirement. He commissioned an exquisite retreat in Beijing’s Forbidden … Continue reading →

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