Proceedings of the 2026 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2026)

2026 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2026)

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Medical Welfare Provisions for Urban Older Adults in Mainland China and Hong Kong: A Comparative Study

Authors
Zefeng Wang1, *
1Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China
*Corresponding author. Email: wangzefeng2027@163.com
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Zefeng Wang
Available Online 30 September 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-777-4_11How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Population Ageing; Medical Welfare Provisions; Mainland China and Hong Kong
Abstract

This study compares the current situation between urban elderly groups and medical welfare provisions in Mainland China and Hong Kong and compares their ageing situations, medical welfare policies and implementation effects. Both regions face severe population ageing, yet they differ in medical resource distribution, welfare schemes and service delivery. Mainland China features unbalanced high-quality medical resources between eastern and western regions, incomplete elderly care talent supply, while Hong Kong encounters long public medical waiting times, financial pressure and cross-border health record sharing barriers. The paper identifies existing shortcomings in current medical welfare systems, and puts forward suggestions including strengthening cross-border policy connectivity, cultivating healthcare professionals, and promoting regional medical cooperation. The research limitations and future research directions are also outlined.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2026 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2026)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
30 September 2026
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978-94-6239-777-4
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2352-5428
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10.2991/978-94-6239-777-4_11How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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