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In the People’s Republic of China, reducing the risk of illness-induced poverty entails raising the poor’s financial protection and health system reforms.

The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.

Financial support and credit rehabilitation can help financially vulnerable borrowers to repay their debts amid economic impacts of COVID-19.  

Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.

In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.

Leveraging technological innovations can help overcome growth constraints and increase agriculture’s economic contribution.

Policy makers must improve labor market conditions and reduce employment uncertainties as part of their economic stimulus plans.

Upskilling through TVET and STEM education can help prepare female workers for the automation of apparel manufacturing in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 

Enhancing public asset management can help governments overcome the fiscal challenges brought by COVID-19.

Disruptive innovation and technologies in transport are ushering smart processes, infrastructure, and operations, challenging regulators and raising passengers’ expectations.