Well there are plenty of old farts around who have retired but would consider working month on month off or even a part time roster
ICAO needs to look at extending the retirement age, 65 is just a number , I have seen 65 year olds that are in much better shape than many of their younger counterparts . as long as you can pass a medical and are fit why not continue IF you want to
65+? Most airlines in Asia don't want you if you're over 55!
You think ICAO making such a ruling would mean anything in this region?
Besides that - screw any ideas of 'helping them solve their issues' like that. The Chinese have the proper solution - increase the Terms and Conditions until they get the numbers they need. Keep increasing until they do. Great. Market forces at work. It lifts ALL boats. Your solution allows them to keep pissing on us.
One more point - you may not have heard the news, but, we don't live forever.
Ugo Ehiogu - England footballer - dead at 44. He was FITTER than you.
David Bowie - Dead at 69. He was RICHER than you.
Wise up and enjoy your life (if you actually have one) before you're six feet under.
PS I'm not as old as you, but old enough to know when the game is up. Soon. Can't bloody wait.