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The demographic crisis threatening China’s economy

Published 8 June 2026 · world

China has 1.4 billion people, but the number of births just plummeted to levels not seen since 1738. It’s a "grey rhino", a massive, predictable

China has 1.4 billion people, but the number of births just plummeted to levels not seen since 1738. It’s a "grey rhino", a massive, predictable crisis charging straight at the global economy.

Chapters 0:00 - Births in China at their lowest since 1739 1:56 - One-child policy causes demographic collapse 3:54 - Uneven marriage data and out-of-wedlock birth ban 5:45 - Will automation and AI help offset impact of falling birthrate?

9:00 - Will efforts to boost births work? For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in

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