China's population dipped further in 2024, though births ticked upward for the first time in... Shoppers walk past a Uniqlo store during a busy day in a commercial district on December 29 ...
In November, the state council, or cabinet rallied local governments to direct resources towards fixing China's population crisis and spread respect for childbearing and marriages "at the right age".
The population of China has decreased for ... that this still isn't sufficient to curb the demographic crisis. Read also: China's enormous Brahmaputra dam sparks regional tensions The decline ...
China’s population fell for a third consecutive year ... age continues to creep upwards and deepen the demographic crisis. The total population dropped by 1.39 million in 2024 to 1.4083 billion ...
China is not alone in facing a demographic crisis; Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are also experiencing population declines due to similar factors, including restrictions on immigration.
Marriage rates in China experienced a significant downturn, dropping by 20% last year. Despite efforts to encourage unions and births, economic uncertainty and high child-rearing costs deter young ...