Shanghai Two Sessions: Officials Pledge Better Eldercare for 2026

Shanghai officials pledged to improve eldercare services at the city's annual Two Sessions meetings, aiming for expanded facilities and better quality care by 2026. The city has a rapidly aging population with over a third of residents aged 60 or older, prompting increased investment in eldercare beds, community health centers, and dementia-specific care. Mayor Gong Zheng announced plans to add 2,000 dementia-care beds and establish 200 new community health centers for the elderly. Delegates also emphasized the need for better training pipelines and repurposing existing buildings for eldercare facilities.