From October 26th to 30th, the 2026 Asia-Pacific Conference on Population Ageing with the theme “Inclusion, Innovation, and Sustainability: A Common Agenda for Population Ageing” was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Based on the actual development of aging in the Asia-Pacific region, the conference integrated the wisdom of Chinese and foreign aging management, explored ways of cooperation to respond positively to population aging, and drew up a blueprint for the collaborative development of the region's aging cause. The conference gathered a broad range of consensus and policy suggestions, and presented the results of the conference. Five initiatives were proposed, including transforming longevity into development opportunities, promoting the inclusiveness of care services, promoting digital technology to empower the good, sharing the economic development dividends of Yinfa, and enhancing mutual trust and understanding. All parties are encouraged to adhere to the concepts of inclusiveness, innovation and exploration, and sustainable development, and work together to address the real challenges brought about by the aging population and continuously improve the welfare of the elderly.

From October 26th to 30th, the 2026 Asia-Pacific Conference on Population Ageing with the theme “Inclusion, Innovation, and Sustainability: A Common Agenda for Population Ageing” was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Based on the actual development of aging in the Asia-Pacific region, the conference integrated the wisdom of Chinese and foreign aging management, explored ways of cooperation to respond positively to population aging, and drew up a blueprint for the collaborative development of the region's aging cause. The conference gathered a broad range of consensus and policy suggestions, and presented the results of the conference. Five initiatives were proposed, including transforming longevity into development opportunities, promoting the inclusiveness of care services, promoting digital technology to empower the good, sharing the economic development dividends of Yinfa, and enhancing mutual trust and understanding. All parties are encouraged to adhere to the concepts of inclusiveness, innovation and exploration, and sustainable development, and work together to address the real challenges brought about by the aging population and continuously improve the welfare of the elderly.