China’s population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025 as the birthrate plunged to a record low, official data showed on Monday, with experts warning of further decline.
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China’s big people shortage just got bigger, and the risks are growing too
China faces a shrinking population and record-low birth rates, challenging economic growth and straining pensions and healthcare.
China’s population falls for a fourth straight year, with births at lowest in decades
The population of the world’s second most populous country dropped by 3.39 million in 2025 to 1.405 billion, a faster decline than in 2024, official data showed.
Most western carmakers could be pushed out of China by 2030
According to Xiao Feng, speaking to the Wall Street Journal, this could mean that foreign car makers could mostly be pushed out of the Chinese car market by 2030. Save for some big players, such…
China’s birth rate drops to record low as economy hits target despite US trade war
China clocked its lowest birth rate on record in 2025 as its population shrank for the fourth year in a row, deepening a demographic challenge that could drag on the world’s second-largest economy for decades…
China’s economy is rising, but many citizens are left behind, analysts say
China’s National Bureau of Statistics released data on its 2025 GDP growth Monday. Analysts say it reveals strong economic growth for the country, but ordinary people still face deep challenges.
City commute in Luohu Shenzhen China
Experience the dynamic streets of Luohu District, Shenzhen — where modern towers, public transport, and city life come together in one vibrant scene. Watch as buses, taxis, and bikes share the road …
China Purchased No U.S. Soybeans For An Unprecedented Fifth Straight Month
U.S. soybean famers look for markets in addition to China as the trade war with the United States continues, countries like Mexico, Egypt, Germany and Pakistan.
New home prices in China fall again in December 2025; annual decline steepest in five months
New home prices in China fell 0.4% month-on-month in December 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in the property sector and a 2.7% annual decline. Explore the impacts of these trends on the economy …
China Reports Robust Economic Growth, Thanks to Resilient Exports
Momentum slowed recently, with last year’s economic performance underscoring how China’s growth has become increasingly lopsided.
China hits its GDP target—in a weird way
I N A CHAOTIC world, China did the predictable thing. Its economy met the official growth target for 2025, according to figures released on January 19th, just as it had the year before and the…
Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI’s valuation is up $500 million, sources say, after its rivals IPO in Hong Kong
Investors are valuing the startup at $4.8 billion as it is about to close another funding round, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Iran strikes could signal limits of Beijing, Moscow’s power as US flexes strength
President Donald Trump is weighing potential strikes against Iran that, if conducted, experts say could expose weaknesses of Russia and China as global military powers unable to protect their allies.
