China Demographic Crisis
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Chinese University Tells Students To 'Fall In Love' During Spring Break
A Chinese university is urging students to "enjoy the flowers, fall in love" during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption.
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 In Blow To Baby Drive
China's birth rate fell last year to its lowest level since 1949, highlighting a deepening demographic struggle for Beijing even as officials roll out new subsidies to encourage couples to have more children.
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China's New Plan: Rs 45,000 A Year Per Child To Tackle Fertility Crisis
China has introduced a national childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan (Rs 43,439) per year for each child under three to address its declining birth rate and looming demographic crisis.
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China To Offer Childcare Subsidies To Boost Birth Rate Amid Demographic Crisis
China's government will offer subsidies to parents to the tune of $500 per child under the age of three per year, Beijing's state media said Monday, as the world's second most populous nation faces a looming demographic crisis.
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"Are You Pregnant Now?": Chinese Government Workers Calling Women With Bizarre Question
China is facing its biggest demographic crisis with only nine million births recorded in 2023, the lowest since 1949
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China Scrambles To Boost Birth Rates As Population Drops For 2nd Year
China's population decline accelerated in 2023, official data showed Wednesday, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country battles a looming demographic crisis.
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China Extends Maternity Leave To Boost Births Amid Demographic Crisis
Several regions in China have extended maternity leave by at least 30 days, in the latest attempt to encourage child-rearing as the country faces a demographic crisis fuelled by a record-low birth rate.
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China's Population Shrinks Despite Two-Child Policy, Say Experts
China's population shrank last year for the first time in 70 years, experts said, warning of a "demographic crisis" that puts pressure on the country's slowing economy.
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Just Do It: Chinese City Tells Cadres To Set Example And Have Second Child
With China facing a demographic crisis of stalling birth rates and a fast-ageing population, one city has taken a novel approach: a direct call to action aimed at young government officials to lead the way and have a second child.
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India Should Focus On Low End Manufacturing: Chinese Media
India should shift focus to low end manufacturing like China to take full advantage of its demographic dividend to avert an unemployment crisis, a state run Chinese daily said.
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Chinese University Tells Students To 'Fall In Love' During Spring Break
A Chinese university is urging students to "enjoy the flowers, fall in love" during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption.
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 In Blow To Baby Drive
China's birth rate fell last year to its lowest level since 1949, highlighting a deepening demographic struggle for Beijing even as officials roll out new subsidies to encourage couples to have more children.
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China's New Plan: Rs 45,000 A Year Per Child To Tackle Fertility Crisis
China has introduced a national childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan (Rs 43,439) per year for each child under three to address its declining birth rate and looming demographic crisis.
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China To Offer Childcare Subsidies To Boost Birth Rate Amid Demographic Crisis
China's government will offer subsidies to parents to the tune of $500 per child under the age of three per year, Beijing's state media said Monday, as the world's second most populous nation faces a looming demographic crisis.
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"Are You Pregnant Now?": Chinese Government Workers Calling Women With Bizarre Question
China is facing its biggest demographic crisis with only nine million births recorded in 2023, the lowest since 1949
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China Scrambles To Boost Birth Rates As Population Drops For 2nd Year
China's population decline accelerated in 2023, official data showed Wednesday, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country battles a looming demographic crisis.
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China Extends Maternity Leave To Boost Births Amid Demographic Crisis
Several regions in China have extended maternity leave by at least 30 days, in the latest attempt to encourage child-rearing as the country faces a demographic crisis fuelled by a record-low birth rate.
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China's Population Shrinks Despite Two-Child Policy, Say Experts
China's population shrank last year for the first time in 70 years, experts said, warning of a "demographic crisis" that puts pressure on the country's slowing economy.
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Just Do It: Chinese City Tells Cadres To Set Example And Have Second Child
With China facing a demographic crisis of stalling birth rates and a fast-ageing population, one city has taken a novel approach: a direct call to action aimed at young government officials to lead the way and have a second child.
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India Should Focus On Low End Manufacturing: Chinese Media
India should shift focus to low end manufacturing like China to take full advantage of its demographic dividend to avert an unemployment crisis, a state run Chinese daily said.
