Deputies from the People's Liberation Army arrive together at the National Peoples Congress at the Great Hall of the People. Much has been written about China’s sharp demographic shift, but less ...

Explore China's demographic crisis: declining population, falling birthrates, and its impact on the economy, workforce, and ...

China’s population of 1.4 billion people is the largest in the world, right? Not anymore. In 2023 India surpassed China as the most populous country. China’s population began shrinking in 2022, and ...

China’s population has declined for the fourth consecutive year, intensifying concerns about the country’s long-term economic stability. Official figures show births continue to fall while deaths ...

China's labor market in 2026 shows moderated wage growth, selective mobility, and shifting city strategies reshaping hiring.

China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in its second straight annual decrease, as births dropped for the seventh straight year and deaths jumped following the end of COVID-19 restrictions ...

For decades, China has tried to rein in its population growth, allowing families to have only one child. Now, as it faces a decline, Beijing is trying to reverse what appears as an almost inevitable ...

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong CNN — China reported a record low ...