Chinese Scholars Urge Pension Reform to Address Inequality

A paper in a CPC Central Party School journal argues that China's social security system has failed to narrow inequality, calling for higher farmers' pensions, lower pensions for civil servants and public-institution staff, and unified medical insurance. The proposal signals internal policy debate but faces significant political resistance. Its impact on markets is indirect, but could affect fiscal policy and consumption if adopted.

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