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Analysis: Chinas birth-rate woes revive a long struggle to manage population

China's population is shrinking for the first time since 1949. This marks a significant shift from its historical reliance on a large population for strength. The government is now actively encouraging citizens to have more children. This comes after decades of the one-child policy, which had unintended consequences. New initiatives aim to make childbirth virtually free to reverse the trend.

20 Jan 2026 11:41 am