Li Liguo, minister of civil affairs, answers questions during the two sessions, March 9, 2016. [Photo by Zheng Jinran/chinadaily.com.cn]

Li Liguo, minister of civil affairs

The number of beds in nursing institutions and community day-care centers nationwide has reached 6.69 million, realizing the target set in the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015). The average number of nursing beds for per 1,000 seniors is 30.2.

By the Internet Plus, the government will establish an integrated information platform for elderly care and build nursing homes without walls in certain areas through which the elderly can enjoy services including daily care and fee payment.

Reporter: Zheng Jinran