【摘要】China has entererd an ageing society as far as population is concerned, which is to reach its population ageing peak at the first half of this century, accompanied with advanced ageing processing. Since it is commonly recognized that the key to the ageing problem is weather the female elderly is well supported, China will inevitably encounter the supporting problem for the widowed old women. It is estimated that from 2010 to 2050 the number of the widowed old women in China will increase from 7.9 million to nearly 40 million, among whom those aged 80 and above accounting for 50 percent, i.e. 21 million.As mothers who contribute a lot to the childbearing and bringing up of their offspring, the widowed old women deserve people's respect and support in their twilight years. However, the defects in them such as poorer health, less income, less educational experience, lower social and family status often put them in a vulnerable position to be ignored, hurt and poorly supported.What shall we do about supporting for the widowed old women so that they can enjoy the social achievements with other members of the society? We should think about this issue from now on. Because whether the widowed old women can be well and properly supported is an indicator of measuring the social improvement.The forum points out that four principles should be emphasized in solving the problem. Firstly, the country should play an important role in studying the characteristics and requests of the widowed old women and making corresponding policies. Secondly, the community should take the responsibility of helping the widowed female elderly in the most direct and convenient way. Thirdly, the family and "expanded family" made up of sisters, relatives, neighbors and friends should continue functioning in supporting the lonely female elderly. Lastly, the women themselves should improve their health conditions; the effort to lengthen the lives of males should be made at the same time.