Why the Chinese Mainland’s Shrinking Population Isn’t an Economic Threat
Despite a record low birth rate in 2025, the Chinese mainland’s vast market, huge workforce, and innovation push show a shrinking population isn’t an economic threat.
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China’s Vision: Happy, Secure Lives for Seniors
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South Korea Sees First Birthrate Increase in 9 Years as Marriages Surge 🎉
South Korea’s fertility rate rises to 0.75 in 2024 for the first time in nine years, driven by a significant surge in marriages. Could this signal a demographic turnaround?
South Korea’s Baby Boom: Birth Rate Set to Rise After 9 Years 📈👶
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China’s Big Move: New Baby-Friendly Policies to Support Growing Families 👶❤️
China rolls out fresh policies to create a more supportive environment for having and raising children, aiming to tackle demographic challenges with a series of family-friendly measures.