Dying with dignity, living with love

China's ageing population fuels 'silver economy' boom, but profits can prove elusive

HONG KONG: Every Wednesday, retiree Zhang Zhili travels an hour by bus to an education center, drawn by the pulsing rhythms of the African drum she plays there in a classroom filled with fellow retirees whose hands move in unison, every beat lifting her spirits. “To love ourselves.” Many older Chinese are looking beyond traditional nursing homes, afraid of abandonment …

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A home where love and care are paramount

China Daily

Special facilities for senior citizens can enrich the precious sunset years, Yang Yang reports. Last month, two days before the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese occasion honoring senior citizens on the ninth day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar, an exhibition of caricature works themed on the life of the elderly people was launched at an elderly …

Elderly Work Patients Elderly Care Senior Citizens Chen Old

1 month ago

Chinese student travels 3 days every week between China and Australia to be with girlfriend

Hindustan Times

A Chinese man studying in Australia has grabbed internet's attention for his extraordinary commitment to love and education. Xu Guangli, a 28-year-old student from Shandong province, captured the hearts of social media users worldwide after documenting his incredible 11-week journey between Melbourne and China. For three months, Xu made weekly trips from his home in Dezhou, China, to RMIT University …

China Chinese Melbourne Journey

1 month ago

Remains of former Chinese defense minister Liang Guanglie cremated in Beijing

China Daily

BEIJING -- The remains of former Chinese defense minister Liang Guanglie were cremated in Beijing on Monday. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Han Zheng and Hu Jintao, among others, had either visited Liang when he was in hospital or expressed deep condolences over his passing and offered sincere sympathies to his …

Beijing Cpc Liang

1 month ago

Remains of former Chinese defense minister Liang Guanglie cremated in Beijing

China Daily

BEIJING -- The remains of former Chinese defense minister Liang Guanglie were cremated in Beijing on Monday. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Han Zheng and Hu Jintao, among others, had either visited Liang when he was in hospital or expressed deep condolences over his passing and offered sincere sympathies to his …

Beijing Cpc Liang Central Military

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Finding solace in caring for others

New Indian Express

RAJASTHAN: Palliative care is a field within medical science which focuses on providing comfort to patients throughout their treatment, sometimes even to those who are terminally ill. For such individuals, many of whom battle immense physical and emotional suffering, palliative care seeks to alleviate pain and provide psychological support. To better understand the needs of such patients, Siya visited the …

Patients Palliative Care Siya Care Unit

1 month, 2 weeks ago

What's wrong with death? Sophia Club live philosophy with Natasha Mitchell and guests

ABC

When you're alive, the idea of dying feels weird, remote, alien. Natasha Mitchell is joined by a philosopher, funeral director, and a First Nations' songman for an uplifting, insightful conversation on death. This event is part of the Sophia Club live philosophy event series, presented by Aeon Media, publishers of Aeon and Psyche. Speakers: Kimba Griffith Co-founder and co-owner, The …

Sophia Club

2 months ago

End-of-life doctor reveals the things that everyone should know about hospice care no matter your age

Daily Mail

She recently detailed the conversations people should have about hospice care Dr Shoshana Ungerleider often shares what people should know about death As an end-of-life expert, Dr Shoshana Underleider knows the importance of having a difficult conversation about death - and there's one in particular she wants people to have before it's too late. Shoshana regularly advises people who have …

Life Care End Her Father Loved Palliative Care Hospice Care

2 months, 3 weeks ago

In pursuit of death

Times of India

New guidelines aim to support the rights of terminally ill patients on life support The Situation Today | In India, more people than ever are getting access to life-saving treatments. The new guidelines from the government about stopping life support for terminally ill patients are meant to make it easier for them to exercise this right. Recent Court Cases | …

Court Life Support Terminally Ill Patients

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Preparing for goodbye: How honest talks about death can ease the pain of loss

Hindustan Times

Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is no stranger to talking about death. Palliative care doctor Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez advocates for open discussions about death to ease family anxieties. Start an open and honest dialogue Thinking through details and resolving loose ends can help families cope when the inevitable happens: Where might their loved one like to be buried? “But there are so …

Death Talk Rodriguez Savarese

4 months, 3 weeks ago

DonateLife ensure support and specialist care are there for families when loved ones become organ donors

ABC

For many Australians, completing an online registration and ticking a box on their licence renewal is the most thought given to organ donation. "I had a real interest in supporting families when their loved one was at the end of life, and organ donation was a big part of it," he said. "We send them letters to let them know …

Families Supplied Loved Organ Palk Ms Ackland Jess Ackland

5 months ago

Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars

NPR

Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars toggle caption Aowen Cao/NPR TAIPEI, Taiwan — Whenever stress at work builds, Chinese tech executive Sun Kai turns to his mother for support. In China, they have also been spun up to cater to families in mourning who are seeking to create a digital likeness of their lost loved …

China Companies Sun Company Mother Chinese Zhang

5 months, 1 week ago

Who is the Buddhist nun who built a global charity from a tiny apartment in rural Taiwan?

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. What sets Cheng Yen apart is that she is …

Japan Taiwan Cheng Yen Buddhist Tzu Nun

6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese national detained in Bihar dies by suicide: Police

Hindustan Times

A 63-year-old Chinese prisoner, who had allegedly attempted suicide inside Saheed Khudiram Bose Central jail in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur late on Friday and rushed to the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, died on Tuesday morning, jail authority said. The prison department has informed about the death of the Chinese national to the Ministry of External Affairs via Bihar home department. …

Bihar Nepal Department Chinese Jail Mea Muzaffarpur

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yibin has much appeal for history buffs

China Daily

The Changfasheng distillery has the oldest of Wuliangye's fermentation pits, built during the Ming Dynasty. To take refuge, people from important Chinese institutions such as the Central Research Institute and preparatory office of the Central Museum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, which was the seat of the Kuomintang government, and other institutions of higher learning like the National Tongji University — …

University National Japanese Chinese Shanghai Yangtze River Lizhuang

7 months ago

'Momma Chang' provides free home to families with sick kids in Xi'an

China Daily

Chang Xiangyang celebrates Spring Festival earlier this year with some children and parents at Xinyu Home in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. CHINA DAILY A kindhearted woman in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, is providing a much-needed lifeline for out-of-town families with family members requiring treatment in the city, by putting them up free of charge. Xi'an native Chang Xiangyang struck upon the idea …

Chang Xiangyang Xinyu Home

7 months ago

'Momma Chang' provides free home to families with sick kids in Xi'an

China Daily

Chang Xiangyang celebrates Spring Festival earlier this year with some children and parents at Xinyu Home in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. CHINA DAILY A kindhearted woman in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, is providing a much-needed lifeline for out-of-town families with family members requiring treatment in the city, by putting them up free of charge. Xi'an native Chang Xiangyang struck upon the idea …

Sick Kids Chang Xinyu Home

7 months ago

'Momma Chang' provides free home to families with sick kids in Xi'an

China Daily

Chang Xiangyang looks after sick children at Xinyu Home in Xi'an. In her view, every small family living there became part of a larger family, making their mutual aid flow like "a transmission of love". Thanks to this process, the children have also become more extroverted and cheerful and are willing to initiate conversations with others, with her son saying …

Chang

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Family seeks answers after 28yo woman dies by suicide in Sydney's Liverpool Hospital

ABC

In short: The family of 28-year-old Florence Le, who took her own life inside Sydney's Liverpool Hospital, have called for answers after the death of the young mother and accomplished pianist. The family of 28-year-old Florence Le, who took her own life inside Sydney's Liverpool Hospital, have called for answers after the death of the young mother and accomplished pianist. …

Health Family Suicide Mental Hospital Melbourne Sydney

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Capturing humanity at its finest

China Daily

China Daily | Updated: 2024-04-27 11:19 Following surgery and radiotherapy for cancer treatment, Jiu'er, a mother of three from Northeast China's Liaoning province, recovers and the family feels optimistic about the future. After successfully receiving chemo and radiotherapy, her cancer returned in 2020, and before she underwent surgery, she invited photographer Wang Naigong to take family photos. The award is …

Wang

8 months, 3 weeks ago

A living will, to avoid the indignities of prolonged hospital care

The Hindu

On March 12, a gathering of 30 people, mostly doctors, nurses, and volunteers of the Pain and Palliative Care Society, signed ‘living wills’ in Thrissur, Kerala. Palliative surgery or chemotherapies can be employed to reduce pain and make it easier on the patient, Prof. Gokul Das, a founding member of the Pain and Palliative Care Society, Thrissur, said. It’s always …

Death Dignity Care Living Icu Palliative Gokul Das

9 months ago

Embracing life beyond academia

China Daily

Jiang Ziyan As most young students are still navigating through life, Jiang Ziyan, 21, has already found her beacon — to live a life that one won't regret. "I decided early on not to take the postgraduate entrance exam, but this doesn't mean that I'm better than others. Now, many people believe that becoming a civil servant is a better …

Life Jiang Postgraduate Entrance

9 months ago

Embracing life beyond academia

China Daily

Jiang Ziyan As most young students are still navigating through life, Jiang Ziyan, 21, has already found her beacon — to live a life that one won't regret. "I decided early on not to take the postgraduate entrance exam, but this doesn't mean that I'm better than others. Now, many people believe that becoming a civil servant is a better …

Jiang Live Life

10 months ago

'I LOVED my life': Last post of British woman with cancer makes Internet emotional

India Today

In a touching and profound farewell that has made the internet emotional, a British woman with cancer shared her final message with the world through a posthumous LinkedIn update. See the post here: Her message on LinkedIn was not only a farewell, but also a celebration of the life she led and the love she shared with those around her. …

Love Life Post My Life Daniella

10 months ago

Shaoxing mourns loss of Hong Kong benefactor

China Daily

Zhang Jie, based in Hong Kong, remains connected to Shaoxing, Zhejiang province. The community grappled with the loss of Zhang Jie, a well-known philanthropist from Hong Kong, who passed away suddenly at the age of 95 due to a heart attack. Though Zhang lived quietly among mainland entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, his impact reverberated deeply in his hometown of Shangyu. …

School Hong Kong Zhang Kong Hong Shaoxing Liu Yuping

10 months, 2 weeks ago

China court awards writer Yang Hengjun 'suspended death sentence', Australia calls it 'harrowing move'

India TV News

Beijing: A court in China handed Australian writer Yang Hengjun a suspended death sentence on Monday, threatening a recent rebound in bilateral ties that followed several years of strained relations between Beijing and Canberra. Australia calls Yang's sentence "harrowing news" Meanwhile, reacting to the recent court order, Australia said it was appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for the writer. …

China Australia Chinese Beijing Yang His Family Death Sentence

11 months, 1 week ago

Chinese medical team saves a life in Kiribati

China Daily

A Chinese medical team has earned widespread praise for rendering aid to a young woman who had fainted during a New Year's Eve celebration in Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, on Jan 1. The five members of the Chinese medical team had arrived in Kiribati on Dec 9, 2023, to begin a year-long deployment during which they will provide free …

Medical Team Chinese Zhao Kiribati Mari Chinese Medical Team

11 months, 2 weeks ago

New TV series sheds light on life in China's cities after dark

China Daily

Xu talks with Wen Feng, a local musician in Changsha, about their impressions of the city. Such connections empower each of them to continue their respective life journeys," says Xu. "These communities contribute to the city's richness and diversity, making it a more vibrant and interconnected place," he adds. Along the banks of the Xiangjiang River, a crucial tributary of …

1 year ago

China tries to ‘bury the memory’ and trauma of zero-COVID era

Al Jazeera

A year after Beijing abandoned the policy’s strict lockdowns and endless testing, its failures remain unaddressed. “Doctors and nurses were rushing around everywhere between long lines of patients waiting their turn, and people were even sitting on the floor and against the walls,” Ma, who is 36 and works as a sales representative in China’s northeastern Shandong province, told Al …

Policy China Trauma Pandemic Chinese Shanghai Covid

1 year ago

Rural photographer captures life's farewell moments

China Daily

Wu shows pictures to an elderly man. CHINA DAILY Wu Muliang, a compassionate photographer from rural China, transforms funeral portraits into cherished memories, bridging generations and creating a visual legacy for forgotten lives. Wu Muliang, a 24-year-old from East China's Fujian province, took on the responsibility of capturing funeral portraits for his fellow villagers. Taking funeral portraits for the elders …

China Funeral Portraits

1 year ago

Rural photographer captures life's farewell moments

China Daily

Wu shows pictures to an elderly man. CHINA DAILY Wu Muliang, a compassionate photographer from rural China, transforms funeral portraits into cherished memories, bridging generations and creating a visual legacy for forgotten lives. Wu Muliang, a 24-year-old from East China's Fujian province, took on the responsibility of capturing funeral portraits for his fellow villagers. Taking funeral portraits for the elders …

China Funeral Portraits

1 year ago

Rural photographer captures life's farewell moments

China Daily

Wu shows pictures to an elderly man. CHINA DAILY Wu Muliang, a compassionate photographer from rural China, transforms funeral portraits into cherished memories, bridging generations and creating a visual legacy for forgotten lives. Wu Muliang, a 24-year-old from East China's Fujian province, took on the responsibility of capturing funeral portraits for his fellow villagers. Taking funeral portraits for the elders …

China Funeral Portraits

1 year, 1 month ago

For Xu Li, home is where the heart is

China Daily

Xu and Liu in Hengyang. The documentary unfolds as Xu Li, a distinguished anchor born in Hunan province, sets out on a journey to visit 10 accomplished fellow townspeople from diverse fields, probing into the profound ways in which memory, experience, and a sense of connection to their hometown persistently shape and define the very fabric of their being. These …

Your Hometown

1 year, 1 month ago

A mission to care and share

China Daily

Liu Jiali and Savina Sze Yee-man pose for a photo at Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatian, New Territories. CALVIN NG/CHINA DAILY Medical collaboration between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland has taken a big stride forward, with mainland nurses coming to the SAR under an exchange program to take care of elderly patients in local hospitals. Liu, who is …

Elderly Hong Kong Patients Care Hospital Mainland Kong

1 year, 1 month ago

A mission to care and share

China Daily

Liu Jiali and Savina Sze Yee-man pose for a photo at Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatian, New Territories. CALVIN NG/CHINA DAILY Medical collaboration between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland has taken a big stride forward, with mainland nurses coming to the SAR under an exchange program to take care of elderly patients in local hospitals. Liu, who is …

Elderly Hong Kong Patients Care Hospital Mainland Kong

1 year, 3 months ago

Compassion and care make the impossible possible in China

China Daily

Editor's note: We have asked expats living in China to share their stories about the cities they work and live in. Janaka Jayawickrama is from Sri Lanka and he is now professor of social anthropology at Shanghai University. Janaka Jayawickrama from Sri Lanka is now professor of social anthropology at Shanghai University. Based on my experiences of traveling across many …

China Shanghai University Social Structures

1 year, 3 months ago

Compassion and care make the impossible possible in China

China Daily

Editor's note: We have asked expats living in China to share their stories about the cities they work and live in. Janaka Jayawickrama is from Sri Lanka and he is now professor of social anthropology at Shanghai University. Janaka Jayawickrama from Sri Lanka is now professor of social anthropology at Shanghai University. Based on my experiences of traveling across many …

China Shanghai University Social Structures

1 year, 3 months ago

Compassion and care make the impossible possible in China

China Daily

Editor's note: We have asked expats living in China to share their stories about the cities they work and live in. Janaka Jayawickrama is from Sri Lanka and he is now professor of social anthropology at Shanghai University. Janaka Jayawickrama from Sri Lanka is now professor of social anthropology at Shanghai University. Based on my experiences of traveling across many …

China Shanghai University Social Structures

1 year, 3 months ago

Compassion and care make the impossible possible in China

China Daily

Janaka Jayawickrama in the China Art Museum with international teachers and students from Shanghai University. Shanghai University organizes many events for international students and staff members. Visits to museums, food festivals, seminars and many other activities make it easier for us to become integrated into the campus as well as the city. We may not know the names of every …

China Shanghai University Staff

1 year, 3 months ago

Compassion and care make the impossible possible in China

China Daily

Janaka Jayawickrama in the China Art Museum with international teachers and students from Shanghai University. Shanghai University organizes many events for international students and staff members. Visits to museums, food festivals, seminars and many other activities make it easier for us to become integrated into the campus as well as the city. We may not know the names of every …

China Shanghai