In an attempt to curb the effects of China's declining birth rate, Beijing relies on less bureaucracy for marriages. Previous campaigns have had little impact so far.
By Ning Wang
China is becoming a superpower of the elderly. But can a country of the elderly remain a superpower in the long term? In a desperate attempt to counter the demographic crisis, the leadership is resorting to unconventional methods.
By Angela Köckritz
The economy is growing, the stock market is booming, and the up-and-coming Indian middle class is enjoying themselves on the beaches of Goa. But where are the jobs? To spark a rise similar to that of China, India must make important decisions.
By Angela Köckritz
China plans to no longer allow foreign adoptions of Chinese children.
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China's manufacturing sector was largely based on the large number of migrant workers and high US demand. However, the USA is increasingly isolating itself from China. And the Chinese manufacturing industry is threatened with decline.
By Felix Lee
The status of marriage as a traditional institution has suffered greatly in China. Especially educated women question the point of marriage. The government is trying to counter this by promoting traditional family models.
By Fabian Peltsch
Beijing wants to turn the problem of aging into a virtue and create prosperity and innovation with the so-called silver economy. Foreign companies are also welcome in this growth market.
By Fabian Peltsch
Flexible job offers are intended to encourage women to have more children. The new program is part of a range of measures the People's Republic takes to counteract its aging society.
By Redaktion Table
In Chinese culture, the approaching Year of the Dragon is considered a perfect time to have children. The Communist Party leadership hopes for a baby boom. However, this will not change the trend much: China's population will continue to shrink.
By Felix Lee
China's population is shrinking even faster than the previous year. The alarmingly declining birth rate cast a shadow over the release of economic data. Analysts, in any case, consider the 5.2 percent economic growth to be inflated.
By Jörn Petring
