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China’s Population Falls for a 2nd Straight Year as Births Continue to Drop

China’s Population Falls for a 2nd Straight Year as Births Continue to Drop

By Ken Moritsugu
Even after China scrapped the “one-child policy,” births have dropped for seven straight years.

China Is Far From Alone in Experiencing Population Decline

China Is Far From Alone in Experiencing Population Decline

By Michele Bruni
Beijing can glean valuable lessons from other countries’ struggles with low birthrates – first and foremost the need to embrace immigration.
What If China Isn’t Really That Unique?

What If China Isn’t Really That Unique?

By Evan Freidin
Trends relating to birth rates and tech industry layoffs are not unique to China, but a part of a broader story of global change.

Amid Low Birth Rate Worries, China Increases Pressure on Women

Amid Low Birth Rate Worries, China Increases Pressure on Women

By Chauncey Jung
As Beijing grapples with a coming demographic crisis, China’s state media are taking aim at feminism and abortion services.

China Continues to Underdeliver in Its Plans to Combat the Low Birth Rate

China Continues to Underdeliver in Its Plans to Combat the Low Birth Rate

By Chauncey Jung
China's government is aware of the looming demographic crisis. So why is it so reluctant to adopt family-friendly policies?

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How Reliable Are China’s Statistics?

How Reliable Are China’s Statistics?

By Ben Lowsen
Beijing has both the motive and means to fudge its statistics.

Xuzhou’s Chained Woman Highlights China’s Human Trafficking Problem

Xuzhou’s Chained Woman Highlights China’s Human Trafficking Problem

By Chauncey Jung
China’s failure to combat human trafficking is damaging its image amid the country's birth rate struggles.
China's Number of Births Just Keeps Dropping

China's Number of Births Just Keeps Dropping

By Shannon Tiezzi
The two-child policy is helping, but not enough to turn the tide of a looming demographic crisis.

To Encourage More Births, Chinese Specialists Propose Birth Fund, Childless Tax

To Encourage More Births, Chinese Specialists Propose Birth Fund, Childless Tax

By Charlotte Gao
The proposals triggered a large wave of criticism and sarcasm online.

Young Chinese Parents Hesitate on Second Child

Young Chinese Parents Hesitate on Second Child

By Han Zhang
A relaxation of the one-child policy hasn’t produced the expected results.

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