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Taiwan's elderly suffer as family values change
Mar 11th, 2012
With four grown-up children, ample savings and her own house, Lee Hua thought she could live out her golden years in modest comfort. Now, the 77-year-old collects recyclable garbage to make ends meet. (Source: AFP) -
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