18 Sep 2024
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After much hemming and hawing, China is finally raising the retirement age.
The legislature (NPCSC) approved the plan on Friday.
The headlines: Starting in January 2025, the retirement age will gradually increase over 15 years.
For men, the age will increase from 60 to 63.
For women, it will...
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