Building new care institutions for the elderly in China

In China, the number of people over the age of 65 has reached 190 million, and will increase rapidly to 390 million in 2050. To respond to the social challenges this situation involves, the country is currently building new types of multi-functional and inclusive care institutions for the elderly. Sima Lei is an architect and associated professor at the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at Tongji University and she talks to us about these plans.

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