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flag China’s aging population strains its pension system, prompting national expansion of wealth management pilots to boost retirement savings.

flag China's pension system faces strain amid rapid aging, with 15.6% of the population aged 65 or older and an elderly dependency ratio of 22.8% by end-2024. flag The three-pillar system, worth 15.66 trillion yuan ($2.2 trillion), is less than 12% of GDP, with low private pension participation despite high concern over retirement income. flag Basic pensions rely on fiscal subsidies and run deficits, while enterprise annuities cover only 3% of workers. flag The National Financial Regulatory Administration has expanded a pension wealth management pilot nationwide, allowing firms to raise up to five times their net capital, boosting product issuance to 51 active funds. flag Experts urge more long-term, flexible products to meet retirement needs.

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