Currently

the focus of China’s population policy has shifted from population control to old-age risk mitigation and population structure optimization

which is a major shift in population development strategy after China’s population control objectives for decades have been achieved. It embodies four important characteristics: First

China’s population policy is modern and should adapt to the new normal of population in the New Era; Second

China’s policy will resolve old-age risks with fairness and a nature of welfare; Third

the old-age risk mitigation policy will be diversified in actively responding to the aging population; Fourth

based on the credibility of the Chinese government and differences in the implementation of social support policies

it will reward the elderly with comparatively greater contributions to society and stimulate people’s dedication to the society. However

there are two issues demanding special attention in order to realize the active aging policy to mitigate old-age risks: First

because of the physiological degradation of the old population

policies for suitable old-age housing should be implemented to facilitate social participation of the elderly and enhance their willingness for social participation; Second

organizational development policies facilitating social participation of the old population should be implemented to overcome the lack of organization in the old population

so that activities of the elderly can be organized and economically guaranteed. In a word

with the new normal of population in the New Era

the Chinese government is shifting the focus of population strategy from population control to old-age risk mitigation. This is not only an advancement of China’s population policy with the time

but also the continuation and development of an effective population policy

which fully demonstrates the credibility of the Chinese government.