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 aging

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China's Population Fell Again Despite a Surprise Rise in Births

The country’s population fell for a third straight year as deaths outpaced births.
The Wall Street Journal - 9h
China Deploys Security to Try to Reassure a Country on Edge

Police are checking on safety at schools and visiting karaoke bars and rental homes to root out perceived malcontents, after several mass killings alarmed the public.
The New York Times - 1d
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 decline
Financial 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.
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China's slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth

China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.
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China turns to humanoid robots to support its expanding elderly population

Yahoo News - 6d
AARP’s AgeTech Investor Network is helping tech entrepreneurs target the aging population

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