Conference on Demographic Change and Social Security Reform

At present, two major trends are emerging in China, namely the deep ageing of the population and the declining willingness of families to have children. This has long-term implications for the country's economic and social development, and places direct demands on the social security and service system. As one of the most developed cities in China and the city with the highest degree of ageing and lowest fertility intentions, Shanghai has undertaken a series of pioneering explorations in dealing with these issues.

Germany was the first country in the world to establish a social security system and has a relatively well-developed social welfare system. As a developed European country, Germany encountered the challenges of demographic change much earlier in the modernization process. In response to the problems caused by demographic change, Germany has accumulated a series of experiences to draw on through reforms in various areas such as tax reduction, social welfare, employment support and community solidarity.