China Population
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India is about to overtake China as the world’s biggest populationBy the end of April, India's population is expected to reach 1.425 billion, matching and then surpassing mainland China's, the UN's Department of Economic and Social Affairs said.WorldApr 24, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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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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