China's older adult education initially emerged from the Retired Cadres University. As it subsequently became integrated into both the cultural-educational framework of ageing-related initiatives and the lifelong education system, it experienced rapid development. However, structural imbalances and insufficient supply have persisted as challenges. Against the background of constructing a learning society and implementing the national strategy to actively respond to population ageing, the learning demands of older adults continue to escalate. How to advance an older adult education system to meet the growing learning needs and adapt to the ageing society is an urgent question. Learning in later life constitutes both a fundamental right and a social responsibility, serving the mutual interests of individuals and society. Constructing a rationally structured and strategically focused learning service system for older adults is a prerequisite for expanding the supply. It is necessary to establish a system that incorporates basic education led by the government and developmental learning services provided by multiple stakeholders through facilitating the deep and organic integration of older adult education, prioritizing basic education for older adults, promoting the cultural education industry, improving public cultural services, and creating a friendly learning environment.