Editorial photo #11570195 Human Interest
Illustration Pension
In Suqian, China, on September 13, 2024, the ''Measures of The State Council on Gradually Delaying the Statutory Retirement Age'' is released. From January 1, 2030, the minimum period for employees to receive basic pension contributions on a monthly basis gradually increases from 15 years to 20 years, with an annual increase of six months. Employees who reach the statutory retirement age but have not met the minimum period of contribution may, in accordance with regulations, reach the minimum period of contribution by extending the payment of contributions or paying in one lump sum, and receive basic pensions on a monthly basis. (Photo Illustration by Costfoto/NurPhoto)