Published 09/13/2024 8:18:00 a.m.

China Approves Plan for First Hike to Retirement Age Since 1978

China will gradually raise its statutory retirement age over 15 years to address an aging population and declining birth rates, according to officials.
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress approved the measure during its meeting on Friday, marking the first major adjustment since 1978.
Men's retirement age will increase to 63 years, while women’s will rise to 55 or 58 years, depending on their jobs.

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BBC News

China to raise retirement age for first time since 1950s

The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China's population ages.

09/13/2024 8:34:20 a.m.·United Kingdom

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CTV News

China is raising its retirement age, now among the youngest in the world's major economies

Starting next year, China will raise its retirement age for workers, which is now among the youngest in the world's major economies, in an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force.

09/14/2024 1:09:18 a.m.·Canada

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Reuters

China approves plan to raise retirement age from January 2025

China's top legislative body has approved a proposal to raise the country's retirement age, the official Xinhua news agency said on Friday, accelerating an overhaul of decades-old laws to tackle the economic pressure of a shrinking workforce.

09/13/2024 8:18:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

China is raising its retirement age, now among the youngest in the world's major economies

China is raising its retirement age for workers, which is now among the youngest in the world’s major economies.

09/13/2024 6:52:25 a.m.·United States

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Global News

China approves raising retirement age for 1st time since 1950s - National

The policy change will be carried out over 15 years, with the retirement age for men raised to 63 years, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs.

09/13/2024 8:07:56 p.m.·Toronto, Canada

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