Interesting Facts About China

The Elderly Rights Law

For many elderly people, loneliness is a constant issue. Not only are they often less mobile than they used to be, but many elderly people are placed into retirement homes or assisted-living facilities, only to receive occasional visits from family and friends if ever. In China, however, this is no longer an issue.

A few years ago, the Chinese Government passed a law known as the “Elderly Rights Law”. This law states that people should care about the “spiritual needs” of their elderly parents and requires that adults with parents over the age of 60 visit their parents on a regular basis. While this law may be solving a largescale issue, the consequences of noncompliance are harsh, with penalties including fines or even jail time!