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China has rolled out a nationwide subsidy program to support elderly people with disabilities who purchase care services, authorities announced on January 22. The initiative is part of efforts to ease family burdens and build a more senior-friendly society. The program, which started on January 1, was launched by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance. It provides seniors who have difficulty taking care of themselves with monthly electronic vouchers for 12 months, partly offsetting costs for home-based, community-based and institutional elderly care services. The vouchers, worth up to 800 yuan (about $114) per person per month, can be used for a wide range of services, including meal assistance, bathing assistance, housekeeping support, mobility aid, emergency care, medical assistance, rehabilitation nursing and daytime care. The program aligns with China's constant efforts to provide support and aid for the elderly people. According to the recommendations for the formulation of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development, China should aim to respond actively to population aging with measures such as rolling out long-term care insurance schemes, improving the care system for seniors with functional impairments, and expanding rehabilitation services and hospice care. Compared with the situation and elderly life in your own countries and regions, what questions do you have about China's elderly care system? What issues matter most to you when it comes to aging and old-age care? What lessons or challenges would you like to share? Drop your questions in the comments! #AskChina #ChinaAgenda2026