Retirement migration in China is promoted as a form of elderly care service. Popular retirement destinations within China and challenges faced by older generations in integrating into other countries are discussed. The hosts also touch on retirement plans and unrealistic scenarios in movies and TV shows. The advisability of removing a weapon or knife from a wound is debated, emphasizing the importance of seeking immediate medical care. The responsibility of accurately portraying medical scenes in movies and TV shows is emphasized.
Beijing is promoting retirement migration to southern China, specifically Hainan, as a form of elderly care service.
When choosing a retirement destination, climate is a key factor, but policy support and preferential treatments for retirees also influence their decisions.
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Retirement migration in China
China's capital, Beijing, is encouraging its residents to travel to southern China and enjoy the sunshine during retirement. This retirement migration trend is not new, as other countries like the UK have experienced international retirement migration. Language and affordability play a role in people's choices, as British citizens often retire to countries like Spain. In China, the migration is within the same country, reducing potential cultural and linguistic challenges. Popular destinations for retirement migration in China include Hainan, Yunnan, and Guangxi, which offer better climates and natural beauty. Beijing and other provinces are establishing policies and support infrastructure to facilitate this migration.
Factors influencing retirement destination choice
When choosing a retirement destination, climate is a key factor for many, as seen in international destinations like Spain and Malaysia. However, policy support and preferential treatments for retirees also influence their decisions. Chinese destinations are developing various measures to attract retirees, such as catering to rental and community needs, and establishing medical centers. Policy examples include Malaysia's Silver Hair Program and ten-year visa options. It is essential for destinations to offer attractive policies and meet the cultural and lifestyle preferences of potential retirees.
Realistic scenarios in movies and TV shows
Many movies and TV shows depict unrealistic scenarios where characters can survive severe injuries like being stabbed in the heart. In reality, such injuries are life-threatening, and removing the weapon can cause further damage. While medical consequences depend on various factors, it is unlikely that such injuries would allow someone to continue fighting and beat up the bad guys. Fictional portrayals should be considered entertainment rather than accurate medical advice. It is crucial to rely on real medical professionals and not be desensitized to life-threatening emergencies due to fictionalized depictions.
China's capital city Beijing is promoting retirement migration as a form of elderly care service and has identified the southern island of Hainan as the winter destination where the elderly will be encouraged to travel to. What policies and services will the city introduce to make this happen? / Can you survive a figurative stab in the heart if you are not the main character of a fictional story (20:46)? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Josh Cotterill
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