China to Draft Elderly Care Service Law, Revise Elderly Rights Law by 2030
On September 23, China's Minister of Civil Affairs Li Changguan announced at a State Council press conference that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the ministry will revise the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly and draft a new Elderly Care Service Law. The goal is to establish a tiered, inclusive, accessible, and sustainable elderly care service system covering urban and rural areas. Other legislative priorities include advancing the Social Assistance Law and revising disability protection laws.
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China to Draft Elderly Care Service Law During 15th Five-Year Plan Period
At a State Council Information Office press conference on September 23, China's Minister of Civil Affairs Li Changguan announced that during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030), the ministry will formulate and improve a system of civil affairs laws and regulations from five aspects. Key initiatives include promoting the revision of the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly and drafting a new Elderly Care Service Law to establish a tiered, inclusive, sustainable elderly care service system covering urban and rural areas. Other plans include advancing the Social Assistance Law, revising the Measures for the Registration of Adoption of Children by Chinese Citizens, and revising the Law on the Protection of Persons with Disabilities. The ministry will also implement revised regulations on marriage registration and funeral management, and accelerate legislation for industry associations and chambers of commerce to strengthen the legal foundation for social organizations.
Read sourceChina's Civil Affairs Minister Announces Plans for Elderly Care Law During 15th Five-Year Plan
On September 23, at a State Council Information Office press conference titled 'Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan,' China's Minister of Civil Affairs, Li Changguan, announced that during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030), the ministry will push for the revision of the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly. The goal is to update the protection system to keep pace with the times and enhance the well-being of the elderly. Additionally, the ministry will promote the formulation of a new Elderly Care Services Law. This new legislation aims to establish a tiered, classified, universally accessible, and sustainable elderly care service system that covers both urban and rural areas. The announcement outlines the government's legislative priorities for addressing the needs of China's aging population over the next five years.
Read sourceChina's Ministry of Civil Affairs to Push for Elderly Care Service Law in 15th Five-Year Plan
On September 23, at a State Council Information Office press conference titled 'Getting Off to a Good Start in the 15th Five-Year Plan,' China's Minister of Civil Affairs, Li Changguan, announced that during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030), the ministry will promote the revision of the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly. The goal is to update the protection system to keep pace with the times and effectively enhance the well-being of the elderly. Additionally, the ministry will push for the formulation of a dedicated Elderly Care Service Law. This new law aims to establish a tiered, classified, universally beneficial, accessible, urban-rural integrated, and sustainable elderly care service system. The announcement outlines the central government's legislative priorities for addressing the challenges of an aging population.
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China's Civil Affairs Minister Says Elderly Care Law to Be Drafted During 15th Five-Year Plan
On September 23, China's Minister of Civil Affairs, Li Changguan, announced that during the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the ministry will push for the revision of the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly to improve the protection system and enhance the well-being of the elderly. Additionally, the ministry will promote the formulation of a dedicated Elderly Care Service Law to establish a tiered, inclusive, accessible, and sustainable elderly care service system covering both urban and rural areas. The announcement was made by Minister Li and reported by financial media outlet cls (财联社).
Read sourceChina's Civil Affairs Minister Announces Plan to Draft Elderly Care Service Law
On September 23, China's Minister of Civil Affairs, Li Changguan, announced at a State Council Information Office press conference that during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030), the ministry will push to revise the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly to improve the social security system and enhance the well-being of the elderly. Additionally, the ministry will promote the drafting of a dedicated Elderly Care Service Law to establish a tiered, universally accessible, sustainable elderly care service system covering both urban and rural areas. The announcement was reported by Xinhua News Agency and summarized by financial data provider Jin10.
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