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At a press conference, the head of the Shandong Provincial Department of Civil Affairs claimed that individuals are the primary responsible party for elderly care, triggering a strong public backlash.

Zhuang Yan, director of the Shandong Provincial Department of Civil Affairs, proposed on October 16 that efforts should be made to promote the idea that individuals are the primary responsible party for elderly care, sparking complaints among netizens.

On October 16, Zhuang Yan, director of the Shandong Provincial Department of Civil Affairs, stated at a press conference that efforts should be made to foster the concept that “individuals are the primary responsibility-bearers for elderly care.” After the related video circulated on Weibo, it drew sarcasm from netizens, with some posting photos of old family planning slogans reading “the government helps with elderly care.”