China Promotes “15-Minute Elderly Care Service Circle” to Address Aging Population Challenge****中国推进“一刻钟养老服务圈”应对老龄化挑战
China’s population aged 60 and above has exceeded 300 million, posing an increasingly serious aging challenge.中国60岁及以上人口已超3亿，老龄化问题日益严峻。
Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan proposed building a “15-minute elderly care service circle” based on communities and supported by institutions.民政部部长陆治原提出建设以社区为基础、机构为支撑的“一刻钟养老服务圈”。
Community-based elderly care can alleviate government service pressure while addressing the emotional needs of seniors, but sustainability remains a challenge.社区养老服务可缓解政府压力，同时满足老年人情感需求，但仍面临运营模式不可持续的挑战。
Local governments are exploring integrated home, community, and institutional care services to meet diverse elderly needs.各地正在探索整合居家、社区与机构养老服务，以满足多样化需求。
Experts suggest promoting market-based operations and cultivating professional service providers to enhance the sustainability of elderly care services.专家建议推动市场化运营，培育专业机构，提升养老服务的可持续性。
