China: Retirees protest health benefits cuts

Beijing, Feb 16 A sea of elderly people protested against reduction to their health benefits in Wuhan and Dalian cities in China, the media reported.

The protests were carried out on Wednesday.

In a footage on social media, the protesters, mostly elderly retirees, can be heard saying that the "cuts come at a time when healthcare costs are soaring", BBC reported.

However, Wuhan and Dalian official said that they are unaware of the protests.

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