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- Beijing government says city will become super-aged by 2035, with about one-third of residents 60 or older.
- Beijing had 5.29 million people aged 60+ at end-2025, nearly a quarter of its population.
- The city is raising basic pension payments for seniors.
- Reuters estimates a 180 billion-yuan ($26.92 billion) cost in 2026 to encourage births.
- Demographers warn hundreds of millions may leave the workforce, stressing pension budgets.