AsianFin -- McDonald's China announced on Tuesday that it has a long-standing policy of hiring retirees, a topic that recently gained significant attention online.

The company stated that this practice is part of its flexible and diverse employment model. According to McDonald's China, they strictly follow all legal and government regulations regarding employment policies. This includes providing legally compliant compensation and benefits, such as commercial insurance, to retirees and other contract employees. For its full-time staff, the company confirmed it pays social security contributions as required by law.