Shanghai committed to its aging population
SHANGHAI: With more than 20 percent of the city's population now aged over 60, the municipal government is stepping up efforts to support its rapidly aging citizens.
Zhou Taitong, vice-mayor of Shanghai, said yesterday that the government will increase spending on its social security system, including pensions and healthcare, and develop other support services.
Shanghai boasts the country's fastest growing population of over-60s.
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