Summary

Law of the People's Republic of China on Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (1996)

Article 5
⁠The people's governments at various levels shall incorporate the undertakings related to the elderly into the plans for national economic and social development, gradually increase the investment in these undertakings and encourage all sectors of society to make such investment, so that these undertakings and the economy and society develop in a coordinated manner.
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Law of the People's Republic of China on Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (1996)

Article 22
⁠In addition to the old-age insurance system to be established in rural areas in light of local conditions, some of the collectively owned land, forests, bodies of water, shoals, etc. that are not contracted out may, where possible, be made production bases for the benefit of the elderly, and the earnings therefrom shall be used for the elderly.
Article 23
⁠The local people's governments shall provide relief to the elderly in urban areas who are unable to work and have no sources of income or supporters or whose supporters are truly unable to provide for or support them.
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Law of the People's Republic of China on Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (1996)

Article 39
⁠If the elderly really have difficulty in paying the cost of lawsuits they bring against infringement on their lawful rights and interests, they may postpone paying it, pay a smaller amount or be exempted from it. If they need the assistance of lawyers but cannot afford to pay for it, they may get legal aid.
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