Between population and productivity


Swinging singles: Many young Chinese are choosing to delay or avoid marriage, preferring to travel or pursue their career first. — AFP

AMID China’s various strengths in its robust economy are several fundamental weaknesses.

Among the most frequently cited is a “shrinking population,” or more specifically a diminishing workforce. When demographics impacts directly on productivity, the challenge may be considerable.

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