China is undergoing great social changes, and its demographic makeup is shifting every
year along with those changes. China released key indicators from the seventh national …

This article explores the relationships among neoliberalism, social policy expansion and
authoritarian politics in contemporary China. It argues that in the era of neoliberalism, rising …

This study aims to examine the association between province-level socioeconomic welfare
factors and depression symptoms among older adults in China. Province-level …

High administrative costs and associated operational inefficiencies present multiple
challenges for pension industries across different countries. Although blockchain is …

With the aim of probing into the life satisfaction of retired urban elderly in China with respect
to old age support systems, this study examines the effect of pension reform with its existing …

Using data from the Chinese Household Income Project surveys for 1988, 1995, 2002 and
2013, we investigate the role of public pensions in income inequality among households …

Objectives Intergenerational support is associated with fewer depressive symptoms in old
age. Uneven development has resulted in huge urban–rural disparities in China, which …

This paper examines the experience of organizing the pension system in developing and
developed countries and develops recommendations for further improving the national …

China's government and its people have for a long time focused on food security for its
population as one of the most important issues in economic and social development. Many …

This thought-provoking book examines the role of social protection in reducing inequality
and enhancing social justice. It assesses social protection's impact on inequality in different …