Hong Kong CNN —For decades, Chinese workers have wrapped up their working lives at relatively young ages: 60 for men and as early as 50 for women.
The announcement sparked immediate widespread discussion – and backlash – across Chinese social media.
Some social media users appeared encouraged that the changes weren’t more drastic and included some flexibility.
Major protests erupted in France in 2023 in response to a government attempt to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
Even for those of working age, employment remains a steep challenge following the pandemic and a raft of government-led industry crackdowns in recent years.
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