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An older man in rural China. Photo: Peter Morrison/HelpAge International.

Pension scheme brings benefits in rural China

Older people in China’s Shaanxi Province are enjoying improved income security thanks to a pension scheme introduced by the Baoji government last year.

Pension recipients also feel more respected by their families.

These are the findings of new research carried out by HelpAge International, in partnership with Renmin University in Beijing.

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Older woman collecting pension. Photo: Leila Amanpour/HelpAge International.

Universal non-contributory pensions can make a huge difference to the lives of older people

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