Chinese game of numbers and smaller political voice


Not enough babies: The Chinese dream of political power will remain a dream because they simply do not have the numbers to make it happen.

The shrinking Chinese population means that the Chinese political voice will grow smaller while Chinese-based political parties will lose their clout in the years to come.

THIS is the time of year when the colour red invades Kuala Lumpur’s downtown landscape – red lanterns everywhere and a Chinese New Year mood in the air.

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