The second "Ministerial Channel" of the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress opened in the Great Hall of the People. Facing 10 questions raised by reporters, the five ministers answered candidly and focused on responding to concerns.
By the end of 2023, the number of people over 60 years old in China reached 297 million, accounting for 21.1% of the total population. Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan’s answer brought “reassurance” to the elderly.