China's protection of elderly praised

China has made great strides in protecting the rights and interests of its senior citizens, said a UN human rights expert, who called for continued efforts in this direction.

Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, an independent expert on older people's rights and interests, said the series of policies and measures adopted by the Chinese government on the protection of the rights and benefits of older persons are "commendable".

"The complex legal framework at the central and local levels has shown the importance the government attaches to older persons" said the expert at a news conference on Tuesday.