More 80-plus seniors now getting subsidies
By He Dan and Zheng Jinran | China Daily | Updated: 2011-07-06 07:43
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Police officers present flowers and birthday gifts to 109-year-old Luo Wushi on Tuesday. Luo lives in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou province, and receives a monthly subsidy from the government. Provided to China Daily |
BEIJING - In an attempt to improve the welfare of China's rapidly aging population, the government is now paying monthly subsidies to 8 million of the nation's 19 million people above the age of 80, Li Liguo, the minister of civil affairs, announced on Monday.
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