China is seeking to develop “theology with Chinese characteristics” and make religion more compatible with socialism. Photo: Reuters
China’s religion chiefs to double down on bringing doctrine in line with socialist dogma
- Reinterpretation of texts the latest effort in four-year old push to establish ‘theology with Chinese characteristics’
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Religion in China
China is seeking to develop “theology with Chinese characteristics” and make religion more compatible with socialism. Photo: Reuters
Beijing has called for an active response to China’s looming demographic crisis, with one third of its population estimated to be over 60 by 2050. Photo: AFP
China’s ageing population prompts plan to deal with looming silver shock
- Five-point strategy unveiled in first policy paper aimed at the most daunting social and political challenge of coming decades
- Estimates say over-60s will make up one third of the population by 2050
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China's ageing population
Beijing has called for an active response to China’s looming demographic crisis, with one third of its population estimated to be over 60 by 2050. Photo: AFP