Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Asia's economic, trade and policy matters. JINGXIAN, CHINA - An empty classroom in a junior high school. China has ...

The biggest challenge China faces right now isn’t the Trump administration and its campaign to decouple the world’s two biggest economies. It comes from within: China is experiencing population ...

BEIJING (AP) — From ancient times until today, an enormous population has been a foundational way for China to project its strength. But anxiety about managing so many mouths has always loomed. “China ...

China announced plans on Thursday to establish a “childbirth-friendly society,” aiming to reverse the demographic crisis and foster a positive attitude towards marriage. The plan ...

With a new development blueprint under review at the ongoing national legislative session, China is embracing a critical five ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BANGKOK — How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations of limiting families to just one? A decade after ...

BANGKOK -- China's population of 1.4 billion continues to shrink, marking the fourth straight year of decrease, new government statistics released Monday show. The total population in 2025 stood at ...

Is China facing a population crisis? Explore the impacts of the one-child policy, aging population, and demographic shifts on China's economy and future.

BEIJING — China's population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025 as the birthrate plunged to a record low, official data showed on Monday, with experts warning of further decline. The country's ...

China's real estate sector has grappled with a deepening downturn for years. Now a shrinking population is casting another shadow over the stagnant property market. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, ...

China is rapidly getting older. Three decades ago, only 5 percent of the population was over 65; today, 123 million people, or 9 percent of the population, are over this age. A report released by a ...