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Xi arrives for welcome ceremony hosted by Vietnam's To Lam

2025-04-14 17:29 Last Updated At：21:57

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the presidential palace square in Hanoi on Monday for a welcome ceremony hosted by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam.

Xi arrived in the Vietnamese capital city earlier in the day for a two-day state visit, at the invitation of Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.

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During the visit, Xi is scheduled to hold talks with Lam and meet with Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.

Xi's Vietnam visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam.

Vietnam is the first leg of Xi's current three-nation Southeast Asia tour, which will also take him to Malaysia and Cambodia for state visits from Tuesday to Friday, at the invitation of King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim, and King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia.

Shopping malls in Shanghai adapt to cater to growing 'silver economy'

2025-05-15 05:20 Last Updated At：06:17

As China's elderly population grows, shopping malls in Shanghai have actively adapted part of their services to cater to the needs and preferences of elderly consumers, tapping into silver-haired consumer market.

This trend reflects the city's efforts to enhance elderly care services amid the population aging. By the end of 2023, people aged 60 and older reached 5.68 million in Shanghai, representing a whopping 37.4 percent of the city's total population.

A shopping mall on the downtown Nanjing East Road pedestrian street has opened a dedicated club for senior citizens, offering a diverse range of activities from the operation of health workshops to traditional handicraft classes.

"I gain a lot every time I come here. I can participate in various club activities and also exchange knowledge and everyday life hacks with others," said Fu Meilin, an elderly resident.

The mall houses nearly 60 time-honored brands, along with dining and entertainment options suited to senior citizens.

Another business district in Shanghai's Putuo District has adopted a different approach, focusing on attracting retirees during weekdays while catering to younger shoppers on weekends.

Restaurants offer affordable off-peak meal deals priced under 100 yuan (about 13.88 U.S. dollars), attracting a large number of senior customers.

To ensure a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience for the elderly, many shopping malls have conducted age-friendly renovations, including providing comfortable seating areas, accessible restrooms, and consumer guidance services for the elderly shoppers.

Driven by the population aging, China's "silver economy" has shown vast growth potential, with the market currently estimated at around seven trillion yuan and projected to reach a 30 trillion yuan by 2035.