China faces significant demographic loss threatening coastal growth
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 20:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
China's population is projected to fall by about 60 million over the next decade, posing a threat to economic activity in wealthier coastal provinces. Analysts warn of pressure on the public pension system.
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