China Population
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China’s shrinking population spurs talk of economic concern — and opportunityThe United Nations estimates China’s population will fall from 1.41 billion to about 1.31 billion by 2050 and keep shrinking from there.WorldJan 18
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China records first population fall in decades. What’s behind the dip?It wasn't clear if the population figures were affected by the COVID-19 outbreak that was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan before spreading around the world.WorldJan 17
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Are you pregnant? Chinese authorities ask newlyweds about baby plansAn online post about a newlywed in China, who was rung up by her local government asking if she was pregnant, garnered tens of thousands of comments.WorldOct 27, 2022
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China population growth falls closer to zero, raising concerns over shrinking workforceChinese leaders have attempted to restrain population growth but worry the number of working-age people is falling too fast, disrupting efforts to create a prosperous economy.WorldMay 10, 2021
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