Elderly Care Services - The elderly care service zone visited by President Xi is part of Beijing's 2024 livelihood improvement initiatives, featuring 12 service providers and age-friendly renovations [5][6] - China's population aged 60 and above has reached 320 million, accounting for about 23% of the total population, prompting authorities to expand pension coverage and strengthen community-based elderly care networks [6][7] - The basic pension insurance system in China covers over 1.07 billion participants, with more than 400,000 elderly care facilities and nearly 8 million care beds nationwide [7] - The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) aims to expand basic elderly care services and promote the growth of the "silver economy" [8] New Forms of Employment - Approximately 84 million workers are engaged in new forms of employment in China, with a significant portion under 35 years old [11] - The annual express delivery volume in China surpassed 180 billion parcels as of November 30, 2025, highlighting the demand in the platform economy [11] - The 15th Five-Year Plan emphasizes high-quality full employment and stronger labor rights protections for workers in new forms of employment [12][13] Urban Renewal and Governance - Xi's visit to the Longfusi commercial area reflects China's urban renewal efforts, blending traditional cultural elements with modern consumer experiences [14] - Over the past five years, China has renovated more than 220,000 old residential communities, benefiting nearly 39 million households [16] - In 2025, China launched renovation projects for 27,100 old urban communities and built over 4,700 pocket parks, demonstrating a commitment to improving urban living conditions [16]