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Aging and population decline

Around the world, especially in Hong Kong, society faces a problem: people are getting older, and not enough babies are being born. The aged population is currently at its highest level in human history, and no one can really predict what this shift will mean in the long term. 
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The Lens: South Korea debates conscripting women amid declining birth rate

The Lens: South Korea debates conscripting women amid declining birth rate

New childcare leave policy aims to boost Hong Kong birth rates

The Lens: Internet phenomenon Moo Deng sparks zoo ethics debate

The Lens: Korea’s minimum wage plan for foreign domestic workers sparks debate

The Lens: China schools’ recycling scheme raises questions about equity and sustainability

Hong Kong axes 70 Primary One classes in new academic year

Mere 31% of Hong Kong mothers want a second child, reveals NGO survey

Schools in China are closing because there aren’t enough children

Companion dogs comfort Hong Kong’s seniors through new programme

Hong Kong’s Primary One student body to drop 36% in six years

Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

Deep Dive: China’s elderly population is rising, but there aren’t enough carers

Hong Kong sees rise in number of new babies for first time in 6 years

China’s population falls for second consecutive year in 2023

The Lens: South Korea debates conscripting women amid declining birth rate

New childcare leave policy aims to boost Hong Kong birth rates

The Lens: Internet phenomenon Moo Deng sparks zoo ethics debate

The Lens: Korea’s minimum wage plan for foreign domestic workers sparks debate

The Lens: China schools’ recycling scheme raises questions about equity and sustainability

Hong Kong axes 70 Primary One classes in new academic year

Mere 31% of Hong Kong mothers want a second child, reveals NGO survey

Schools in China are closing because there aren’t enough children

Companion dogs comfort Hong Kong’s seniors through new programme

Hong Kong’s Primary One student body to drop 36% in six years

Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

Deep Dive: China’s elderly population is rising, but there aren’t enough carers

Hong Kong sees rise in number of new babies for first time in 6 years

China’s population falls for second consecutive year in 2023

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