China's Population Fell Again Despite a Surprise Rise in Births
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More countries, including China, are grappling with shrinking and aging populations
A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and agingABC News - 8h -
China benefits from ‘dragon year’ birth boost but population falls again
Policymakers respond with tax breaks and other measures as figures reveal third consecutive year of declineFinancial Times - 7h -
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation.NBC News - 8h -
Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned
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China turns to humanoid robots to support its expanding elderly population
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The unemployment rate for Black women fell in December, following a sharp rise
Black women saw a decline in the unemployment rate in December, as it slipped to 5.4%. That is an improvement from November’s rate of 5.9%.CNBC - 6d -
New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again
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UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - Jan. 1
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