Families in China are supporting more elderly people than children for the first time, according to the country’s government.
A change in the balance of family support
The statement marks a shift in the number of older people and children being supported by Chinese families. It places elderly support ahead of child support in the government’s description of the country’s families.
No figures or further details were provided in the available information. The announcement nevertheless identifies a notable change in the relationship between family support for older people and children in China.
What is known
- The development was announced by China’s government.
- It is described as happening for the first time.
- Families are supporting more elderly people than children.