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China's 'Dragon Babies' Hope Amid Population Decline

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China is grappling with a significant population decline, with reports showing a decrease for the second consecutive year. The country's hopes are now pinned on the concept of 'dragon babies' to reverse this downward trend. However, experts remain skeptical about whether this unique demographic strategy will be effective, especially given the gloomy economic outlook.

The decline in China's population underscores growing concerns about the future growth of the world's second-largest economy. With a record low birth rate in 2023, the shrinking population is becoming a critical issue that poses challenges to China's economic and social landscape. This trend marks a deepening demographic crisis that could have far-reaching implications.

Despite government efforts to stabilize the shrinking population, China's birth rate continues to fall, leading to a persistent decline. The latest data shows a significant drop in births, exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19 deaths and strict lockdown measures. This ongoing decline highlights the struggles China faces in maintaining a balance between population growth and economic stability.

The looming decline in China's population not only threatens the country's internal dynamics but also poses a potential global threat. As the working-age population shrinks and demographic challenges persist, China's demographic crisis could have far-reaching consequences for world peace and economic stability. The combination of economic factors and social changes adds complexity to the situation, raising concerns about the future trajectory of China's population.

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China hopes for 'dragon babies' as population decline gathers pace (Financial Times)

But experts said this demographic idiosyncrasy was unlikely to come to Beijing's aid in this dragon year โ€” which begins next month โ€” after a gloomy economic ...

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China records population decline for second straight year (BBC News)

The decline underscores concerns about the future growth of the world's second-largest economy.

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China's population declines for second straight year as economy ... (CNN)

China reported a record low birth rate in 2023 as its population shrank for the second year in a row. The trend marked the deepening of a demographic ...

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China's population drops for a second year despite government ... (NBC News)

China's population declined last year for the second year in a row, officials said Wednesday, spurred by record-low births and a wave of Covid-19 deaths.

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China's population drops second year straight as births continue ... (Axios)

Why it matters: China's declining population is emblematic of a demographic downturn that reflects economic and social changes in the country. Chinese ...

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China's population drops in 2023 for 2nd year in a row. Why did it ... (Deseret News)

The decline stems from a โ€œrecord low birthrate and a wave of COVID-19 deaths when strict lockdowns ended,โ€ according to Reuters. China's population dropped by ...

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China's Population Shrank Again in 2023 as Births Continue to Fall (The New York Times)

Faced with falling births, China's efforts to stabilize a shrinking population and maintain economic growth are failing.

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Number Theory: What does data tell us about China's declining ... (Hindustan Times)

The decline this time around is due to larger demographic trends | Latest News India.

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What's behind China's population decline? (Yahoo News)

China's population dropped by 2.08 million, or 0.15%, in 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The population also declined by 850000 in ...

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China's looming decline could be a threat to the world (The Globe and Mail)

Facing a demographic crisis and its inevitable economic fallout, a changing China could affect world peace.

Government Statistics Show Another Year of China's Population ... (China Digital Times)

Births in China dropped by more than 500,000 last year to just over 9 million in total, accelerating the decline in the country's population as women shrugged ...

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China's working age population is shrinking (CNBC)

The statistics bureau this week also resumed reporting the youth unemployment rate after suspending its release in the summer.

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