In March 1, 200211,the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development in People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Outline of Long-term Goals in 2035 approved by the Fourth Session of the 13th National People's Congress clearly stated that "the legal retirement age will be gradually delayed according to the principles of step-by-step adjustment, flexible implementation, classified promotion and overall consideration". As of 202 1 on September 23rd, 2 1 provinces such as Beijing, Hunan and Jiangxi have completed the consultation work.