Ageing and aged care in the People's Republic of China: national and local issues and perspectives

China's population is rapidly ageing at a time when former socialist collective provision and provision by the state in all sectors, especially in social welfare, is being radically reduced because of economic reform and financial stringency. The traditional Chinese approach to family care for elderly members is being encouraged but may be difficult because of smaller family sizes and the disruption of migration. This paper discusses some urban …