China's Elderly Care Boom Fails to Attract Young Workers

China's rapidly aging population is turning senior care into a major engine for job growth. However, young people in the country are showing little interest in these new opportunities. The care-services sector is projected to create millions of new jobs in the coming years. He Dan, director of the China Population and Development Research Centre, confirms this shift will also boost household consumption. This growth is a direct response to the nation's significant demographic change towards an older society. Despite the promising numbers, the sector struggles to attract young workers. This gap highlights a critical challenge for the industry's future.