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January 30, 2023

China's Declining population boon or curse?

Over the years China has seen a rapid population decline. The government’s strict one-child policy was revoked in 2021, and couples were permitted to have up to three children. However, the quest for survival in the highly competitive and populous nation has brought a sense of disenchantment among its people. Despite consistent encouragement from the authorities and subsidies for parents, many prefer the easier alternative of having only one child – or none.

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