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China’s Third Plenum Wants to Raise Household Income. That’s Good News for the US.

China’s Third Plenum Wants to Raise Household Income. That’s Good News for the US.

By Fuxian Yi
Planned reforms could indirectly help balance China-U.S. trade by boosting consumption, thereby reducing political hostility between the two major powers. 

The New Reality of Dealing With a China in Decline

The New Reality of Dealing With a China in Decline

By Collins Chong Yew Keat
China’s rapid rise is slowing down, and incumbent global powers that have dominated political, military, and economic spheres for decades are scrambling to respond.
The Sexual Revolution Behind China’s Demographic Crisis

The Sexual Revolution Behind China’s Demographic Crisis

By Gabriele Manca
The “one-child policy” didn’t just artificially limit births; it dramatically reshaped the way Chinese society – particularly women – thinks about sex.

The Demographic Costs of a War Over Taiwan

The Demographic Costs of a War Over Taiwan

By Fuxian Yi
China’s population is already shrinking. The further demographic consequences of a Taiwan invasion would be devastating.

Southeast Asia’s Uncertain Global Outlook

Southeast Asia’s Uncertain Global Outlook

By David Hutt
What would be more worrying for the region: a retreating United States, or an economically stagnant China?

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

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.

Is China Following Japan’s Economic Trajectory?

Is China Following Japan’s Economic Trajectory?

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from George Magnus.
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.

How to Fix China’s Population Crisis: Say Sorry to Women

How to Fix China’s Population Crisis: Say Sorry to Women

By Mei Fong and Yaqiu Wang
Chinese women are owed profound apologies for the extensive and inhumane acts committed against them during the one-child policy years. But genuine contrition doesn’t stop at words.

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?
In Numbers: The Changing Composition of Populations in China, India, and Japan

In Numbers: The Changing Composition of Populations in China, India, and Japan

By Diplomat Risk Intelligence
A new DRI Trendlines looks at demographics of three leading Asian powers, and how key variables paint a complicated and, in large parts, pessimistic picture.

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