China's Unlikely Mother: A Glimpse into the Country's Complex Attitudes towards Age and Family Sheng Hailin, now 76, has been thrust back into the spotlight after winning an international award for a photographic series documenting her life.
Her story is one of hardship and resilience, marked by the tragic loss of her daughter and husband to carbon monoxide poisoning in 2009.
That same year, Sheng made the bold decision to undergo IVF treatment at the age of 60. The numbers paint a stark picture: China's population is rapidly aging, with over 16% of citizens now above the age of 60.