China has over 8 mln elderly care beds in 2020: white paper
BEIJING -- As of 2020, there were 38,000 care institutions and 280,000 community care facilities for the elderly across China, with a total of 8.2 million beds, according to a white paper released on Aug 12.
As of 2020, 30.6 million elderly people enjoyed old-age allowances, 810,000 enjoyed nursing subsidies, and 235,000 enjoyed service subsidies in China.
Titled "Moderate Prosperity in All Respects: Another Milestone Achieved in China's Human Rights," the white paper was released by the State Council Information Office.
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