Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Asia's economic, trade and policy matters. JINGXIAN, CHINA - An empty classroom in a junior high school. China has ...

China announced plans on Thursday to establish a “childbirth-friendly society,” aiming to reverse the demographic crisis and foster a positive attitude towards marriage. The plan ...

China said on Thursday it would build a "childbirth-friendly society" in the next five years, pledging to address concerns ...

China is entering a demographic phase most countries reach much later in development. Its population is aging rapidly, while income levels remain far below those of developed economies. A shrinking ...

(Bloomberg) -- China’s population is shrinking at a pace not seen in decades — a stark reversal for a country long defined by its sheer demographic scale. After losing its crown as the world’s most ...

China is experiencing rapid population aging and a declining workforce, posing significant economic and fiscal challenges, especially to the pension system. This paper examines the evolution of ...

BEIJING — China's population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025 as the birthrate plunged to a record low, official data showed on Monday, with experts warning of further decline. The country's ...

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BANGKOK (AP) — How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations of limiting families to just one? A decade after ending China's longtime one-child policy, the country's ...

China is rapidly getting older. Three decades ago, only 5 percent of the population was over 65; today, 123 million people, or 9 percent of the population, are over this age. A report released by a ...

China registered just 7.92 million births in 2025, the lowest point since authorities began keeping records, according to data released Monday by the country's National Statistics Bureau. China’s ...