Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent heartfelt greetings to elderly residents ahead of China’s Seniors’ Day (October 1), praising their contributions as “valuable assets” to the nation. 🌍 In a letter to participants of the ‘Silver Age Action’ initiative – a volunteer program empowering seniors to share expertise in underdeveloped regions – Xi emphasized the need to “ensure their well-being and rights are protected.”
With China’s population aged 60+ nearing 300 million (set to hit 500 million by 2050! 📈), the General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee urged governments to prioritize elderly-focused policies. “Let seniors enjoy life while staying engaged,” he wrote, celebrating their “new-era spirit” through initiatives like teaching rural communities and mentoring youth.
The ‘Silver Age Action’ program, launched in 2003, taps into retirees’ skills in tech, education, and healthcare – proving age is just a number! 💪 “This isn’t just about care; it’s about creating opportunities,” Xi noted, framing the aging wave as both a challenge and a resource.
