Specializing in the senior care market and connecting global resources | International Exhibition of Senior Care, Rehabilitation Medicine and Healthcare, Shanghai 2026 kicks off in June

“International Exhibition of Senior Care, Rehabilitation Medicine and Healthcare, Shanghai 2026” (Shortened as “China AID 2026”) From June 4 to 6, 2026 It was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.   It is expected to attract participants from over 20 countries and regions worldwide. More than 600 renowned companies participated in the exhibition.…

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National health commission warns against deceptive health product livestreams targeting elderly

The National Health Commission warned on Thursday against livestreams disguised as legitimate health lectures that aim to sell health products to the elderly. Hu Qiangqiang, spokesman of the commission, said during a news conference that these livestreams often feature actors posing as medical experts, exaggerate or distort the effectiveness of health supplements, and sell them…

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China steps up long-term care insurance to address aging challenges

Visitors learn about elderly bathing assistance equipment during the World Smart Industry Expo 2025 in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao) In China, eldercare, which has long been a family responsibility, is shifting to a more structured network of support that involves both the state and society at large, thanks to the…

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Targeted policies can help unlock potential of seniors

China has pledged to improve the care system for seniors who are functionally impaired over the next five years. [Photo/CFP] Editor’s note: China has pledged to proactively respond to the country’s population aging and to refine policies and mechanisms for coordinating the development of elder care programs and industries in the coming years. Oriental Outlook magazine…

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Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting

BEIJING, Feb. 24 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday chaired a State Council executive meeting, during which arrangements were made for government work following the Spring Festival holiday and a series of draft policy documents were reviewed. This year marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), and all departments under the…

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Long-term care insurance rolled out

China has launched a national program for long-term care, expanding its social security net to include a “sixth insurance” plan to ease the burden on families caring for aging individuals. The program was unveiled on Wednesday in a joint guideline issued by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the…

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Elderly fitness fuels silver economy in China

Elderly people have a chat while doing physical exercises at a senior care center in Xuhui District of Shanghai, east China, Oct. 13, 2021. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang) At 9 a.m. sharp, when much of Shanghai is just settling into its workday rhythm, 84-year-old Cao Jin’gen is already midway through his daily exercise routine. Cao doesn’t work…

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How China’s retirees became social media superstars

More of the country’s senior citizens are diving into content creation – and challenging ageist stereotypes Wang Meiqi, Sun Renbin March 16, 2026, 12:01am Liu Meng (right) teaches residents how to shoot video on a smartphone at an elderly care service centre (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo) “I never expected so many people to be interested in an old…

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