Round Table China Double Nine: China's day to honor elders
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Oct 29, 2025 The Double Ninth Festival highlights the importance of honoring elders in China, blending tradition with modernity. Hosts explore aging demographics and the growing 'silver economy,' emphasizing the need for strategic responses. Young people are stepping up as caregivers and tech helpers, assisting seniors through apps and community initiatives. From AI in elder care to sustainable intergenerational living, the discussion encapsulates a future where youth and wisdom collaborate harmoniously.
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Festival Frames Aging As Shared Journey
- China’s Double Ninth Festival honors elders and symbolizes longevity through the ninth day of the ninth lunar month.
- The festival frames aging as a shared social journey, not just a grandparents’ issue.
Chrysanthemum Foods And Festival Rituals
- Chrysanthemum appears in food and drink like chrysanthemum wine and cakes during the festival.
- These traditions symbolically calm internal ‘fire’ and wish for protection and longevity.
Demographics Put Aging Center Stage
- China already has a large and growing elderly population: 22% over 60 and 15% over 65 today.
- Projections show over 30% will be over 60 by 2035, making aging a central societal challenge.