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China’s census: what impact will national demographic data have?

This is a series of stories about China’s once-a-decade census, conducted in 2020. The world’s most populous country's national demographic data will have far-reaching social policy and economic implications.

Updated: 07 Jun, 2021
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How China’s census may prompt a rethink on births, greying population

Economist warns that ‘China’s population crisis is approaching’, with ‘increasingly severe’ economic and social problems, as Beijing’s policymakers have already begun to change their tune.

28 Apr, 2021
The once-a-decade census, gauging changes in the size and diversity of China’s population, is an essential tool for future government policies. Illustration: Adolfo Arranz
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China faces ‘tricky’ reforms to unleash new growth as population ages

Even if China is successful in improving the quality of economic growth, observers say it must reform its birth restrictions and boost child care support to meet long-term challenges.

14 May, 2021
China’s fast-greying population will mean the government needs to unleash new drivers of growth. Photo: Reuters
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China turns to insurers to unlock GDP-sized savings to avert pension crisis

China will launch a one-year pilot programme in June to spur the sale of private endowment plans and help ease the pressure on state pension fund. Foreign insurers will be keeping a close watch.

19 May, 2021
A group of elderly Chinese people enjoys a day in Beijing. China’s state pension fund could run out of money by 2035 by one estimate. Photo: AFP
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