China’s population has decreased for the third straight year.

China’s population has decreased for the third straight year. The causes of the continuing decrease are multifaceted but are related to the results of previous government family planning policies and rising costs of living for younger people. The declining and aging population has put increased strain on government social programs as the number of recipients increase but revenues decrease.

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