HONG KONG -- China has launched its first private pension scheme to plug yawning holes in its publicly funded system as the country grapples with the soaring costs of a rapidly aging society.
The scheme is initially being rolled out in three dozen cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chongqing. Residents can invest in mutual funds and other approved offerings.
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