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Analysis of the development of Chinaʼs long-term care system

Summary/Abstract: China is entering a stage of rapid population aging. Due to its large population base and the one-child policy implemented for over 30 years, the country is aging faster than most others, with a higher number of elderly people and more pressing elderly care challenges. Traditional home care is no longer sustainable, which increases the need for long-term care. China began exploring long-term care with the introduction of the “Long-Term Medical Care Insurance System” in Qingdao in 2012. In 2016, pilot cities were initiated in 15 regions, expanding to 49 cities in September 2020 following a directive issued for further expansion. However, there is still no unified long-term care system at the national level, and no long-term care law has been established to provide a legal safeguard. Although everyone may eventually require long-term care, given the current coverage of China’s long- term care system, this paper focuses on the elderly. The purpose of this paper is to review the development and problems of China’s long-term care system over the past ten years. It will address two questions: What is the current status of China’s long-term care, and what are the concerns surrounding its long-term care system?.

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