- What Happens When China Goes "Gray"? - "China’s pension system will have a U.S.$2.9 trillion gap between assets and liabilities by the end of 2013. By 2033 the gap is expected to reach U.S.$10.9 trillion, or 38.7% of GDP." http://thediplomat.com/2013/01/11/has-china-become-an-entitlement-society-too/ 88 comments worldnews