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 ...

BEIJING (AP) — From ancient times until today, an enormous population has been a foundational way for China to project its strength. But anxiety about managing so many mouths has always loomed. “China ...

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 populous nation ...

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 has unveiled an innovative strategy to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. China registered just 7.92 million births in 2025, the lowest point since authorities began keeping records, according to ...

China’s birth rate hit rock bottom, one decade after it announced the end of its one-child policy, multiple outlets reported Monday. Meanwhile, the country’s population fell for the fourth straight ...

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 ...

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 ...

With one in three residents above retirement age, Shanghai’s 28-department plan aims to mobilise retirees to offset shrinking ...