China Population

China slaps 13% tax on condoms and other contraceptives amid falling birth rates: Why Beijing's move has triggered mockery?

For many Chinese citizens, the move feels contradictory. The same state that is urging people to marry and have children is now making contraception more expensive.

From cash handouts to free pre-schools: How China is battling its birth rate collapse

The move comes just days after a broader plan was unveiled to provide free preschool education across the country in a clear signal that Beijing now considers its demographic crisis a matter of national urgency.

China's Population Woes: Marriages hit historic low, birth rates plummet, divorces rise

As per data released by Ministry of Civil Affairs, only 6.1 million couples registered their marriages last year, a significant drop from 7.7 million in 2023.

China population shrinks for third year even with more newborns

The total number of people in China fell by over 1.39 million to 1.408 billion last year, according to data released by the National Statistics Bureau on Friday.

'Are you pregnant now?': Chinese government workers making personal calls to women amid birth rate crisis

Jane Huang, a 35-year-old mother from Fujian, recounted how a social worker from her sub-district office called to ask, '[Hello!] Is that Ms. Huang? Sorry to disturb you. I am from your sub-district office; are you pregnant now?'

Centre announces committee to address demographic challenges in Budget 2024

The committee will be mandated to make recommendations for addressing these challenges comprehensively in relation to the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’, noted FM Sitharaman

World Street | Google's Patent Battle; BlackRock's Staff Cuts; Korea's Jobless Surge; China's Population Drop

From Google's lawsuit, Microsoft's EU scrutiny, Germany's retail crisis, potential acquisitions to global demographic shifts, economic forecasts, and corporate strategies amidst job market challenges, here's a sneak peek into the world of business and economy

China President Xi Jinping calls for new family culture to address population aging

China has seen its first population decline in six decades with a rapidly aging population, prompting government efforts, including financial incentives and childcare support, to boost the birth rate and connect population growth to the nation's strength and rejuvenation.