Beijing has no plans to build new large nursing homes

New large nursing homes will not be built in Beijing or its suburbs, a city official said, citing the high cost of land and operations in the capital and surrounding areas.

Aged-care services will not be completely shifted out of Beijing, like other industries, but smaller operations will be necessary, Li Wanjun, head of Beijing Bureau of Civil Affairs, said during a talk show this month.

"Beijing is too crowded to provide a comfortable living environment for elderly people," Li said.