Will long-term care insurance alleviate China’s aging challenges?

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  Coming up, the annual Boao Forum for Asia is ongoing.

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  We will talk to a senior UN official about the role of the event in regional governance.

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  China launches the country's long-term care insurance system to alleviate aging challenges.

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  Chinese developed AI models are leading global weekly token usage.

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  First up, the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference is holding a plenary in southern China's Hainan province.

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  Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee,

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  has delivered a keynote speech at the event, calling for dialogue to resolve conflicts and respect for diversity.

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  Founded in 2001, the forum is committed to promoting regional economic integration

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  and bringing Asian countries closer to their development goals.

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  And a senior United Nations official says the Boao Forum for Asia continues to play a vital role in bringing together governments

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  and businesses to address challenges in trade, investment, and climate action.

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  Amida Salcia Alice Jobana, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for the Asia and the Pacific,

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  says the diversity of the Asia-Pacific region, if well-managed, can be a source of strength rather than division.

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