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One-child policy

Yi Fuxian: Demografie Chinas
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'China will never surpass the USA'

Until now, China was the most populous country in the world. But now the population is declining – and earlier than expected; India is currently surpassing it. In an interview with Felix Lee, demography expert Yi Fuxian explains the consequences for society, the economy and the rest of the world.

By Redaktion Table

Number of births in China
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China's population shrinks faster than expected

China's population growth is about to take a hard turn. China's population could already reach its peak by the end of the year. Demographers warn of a rapidly declining birth rate. The CP must act quickly and thoroughly, but so far it has been setting the wrong priorities.

By Ning Wang

Opinion

Forging prettier numbers

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. In today's article, an expert on economic reporting shares his thoughts on trust and mistrust in China's economic data.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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More socialist values for families

China is about to introduce a law to promote families. But this is not only met with approval – because the bill includes new thumbscrews for parents. They are to be held accountable for their children's bad behavior. Not a very far-sighted plan for an emerging superpower.

By Ning Wang

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Three instead of one – but control remains

China is facing a demographic crisis. People are getting old before they are wealthy. Now Beijing's rulers are relenting and adopting the three-child policy. But despite the relaxation, they don't want to relinquish control. And it won't solve the real problems either.

By Michael Radunski

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Census: fewer babies and more elderly

China's population is growing as slowly as in times of the 1950s famine. This poses immense challenges for the economy and the social system. Sales growth of products for younger people is likely to gradually decrease. And the rise to global power will become much more difficult.

By Felix Lee

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Aging population offers opportunities for German economy

China's population is aging and shrinking faster than the leadership feared: The demographic disaster is well underway. This will weigh on the economy as a whole but will create new opportunities for some industries.

By Felix Lee

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Aging population threatens China's growth

Young Chinese do not have enough children. This is a consequence of the one-child policy. Economically, the low birth rate has consequences: The working population threatens to shrink massively soon. And the state pension fund could run out of money by 2035.

By Redaktion Table