“…This logic assumes that the prevention of concurrent comorbidities of AIP programs is more effective than the promotion of independent living in alleviating public spending on aged care. Case studies across China have illustrated that the underlying rationale behind China's revised AIP programs is primarily centred around boosting government expenditure on the establishment of a substantial number of small community centres or care teams designed with the involvement of relatives, friends, and volunteers in order to resolve conflicts among different stakeholders (Li, Yu, and Rosenberg 2023;Wang, Zhang, and Zhan 2023;Wong 2023;Yang et al 2023;Zhang and Chan 2023). In light of these findings, further investigation is warranted to examine more of these combined efforts in both the public and nonpublic sectors.…”