Aging of China

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China's population is aging faster than almost all other countries in modern history. In 2050, the proportion of Chinese over retirement age will become 39 percent of the total population according to projections. China is rapidly aging at an earlier stage of its development than other countries. Current demographic trends could hinder economic growth and create challenging social issues in China. In 1979, the Government of China established a controversial one-child policy aimed at curbing the high fertility rate. With economic development, the provision of social services, and improved welfare conditions, life expectancy in China has also increased. These two factors have directly contributed to China's aging population, which has significant ramifications on China's society, politics, and economy. In October 2015, a two-child policy was introduced in an attempt to deal with the aging problem. In May 2021, the Chinese government introduced the three-child policy in a further attempt to...

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