China reports record-low birth rate in 2025
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China's population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, dragged down by a record-low birth rate. On January 19, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released data showing China's official headcount was 1.405 billion at the end of 2025, down by more than 3.39 million people from 2024. Des...