The rural pension policy in China is characterized by a high degree of instability. In the past
15 years since the introduction of pilot schemes in some regions, the state has been unable …

In rural China, as in rural regions of many other developing countries, prior to the mid-20th
century old-age provision had been the responsibility of the family. In China this was true in …

Purpose–This paper aims to describe China's need for old‐age pension coverage in its rural
areas, to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the new rural pension system currently …

This volume first examines projected demographic changes that will affect the economic well-
being of China's rural elderly over the next twenty years, taking into account both China's …

Yang Y, Williamson JB, Shen C. Social security for China's rural aged: a proposal based on
a universal non‐contributory pension Int J Soc Welfare 2010: 19: 236–245© 2009 The …

Rapid economic growth in China during the past 25 years has been accompanied by
increasing economic inequality. China's old-age social security system has long been …

Comprehensive reform of China s pension and social security system is an essential
element of achieving its objectives of a harmonious society and sustainable development …

Introduction hina has made great strides in expanding pension coverage for its population
over the last fifteen years. Before 1997, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) provided their …

China's population is set to age fast, owing to low fertility and rising life expectancy. With
ongoing migration of the younger cohorts to urban areas the increase in the old-age …

This article analyzes China's pension arrangement and notes that China has recently
established a universal non-contributory pension plan covering urban non-employed …