Affected by the decline in births and the concentration of the population in towns and cities, many places have begun to make use of idle rural primary and secondary school buildings, converting some idle primary schools into nursing homes, elderly care service centers and other facilities.
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2026-10-25 06:31 · 9月12日，第一财经报道称因出生人口减少及人口向城镇集中，全国小学五年间减少近三万所，多地闲置农村小学被改造成养老院。
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Idle Rural Primary Schools in Many Places Converted into Elderly Care Facilities Such as Nursing Homes
2026.09.12 · Reported
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