Updating the Concepts,Paradigm,and Policy Tools of Social Security
As China enters a more advanced stage of development,marked by significant technological and institutional innovations,its social security system faces substantial challenges.Addressing these challenges requires several strategic approaches.First,as identifying eligible beneficiaries becomes increasingly difficult and less necessary,the system should become more universal and inclusive.Second,the principles of doing one's best and acting within one's means reflect both unity and dynamism;they are neither homogeneous nor static.From now until 2035,China will be in a period where there is both the necessity and capacity for significantly increasing government social spending on social welfare at a faster and larger scale.Third,in line with the general trend of expanding public goods as per capita income rises,improving the basic public service supply system for all residents throughout their life-cycle requires integrating existing social insurance,social assistance,and welfare services.Finally,with changing concepts and paradigms,building a welfare state with Chinese characteristics necessitates reforms to remove institutional barriers.
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