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(wsj.com)

8 pointsRestlessMind2mo ago2 comments

China's Birthrate Sinks to Record Low | Better HN

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toomuchtodo2mo ago

https://archive.today/zpTNQ

Related:

https://x.com/BirthGauge/status/2013145955395080332 | https://archive.today/swHrT

> The number of births in China collapsed to 7.92 million in 2025, a decline of 17% compared to 2024 (similar declines were reported by Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao).

> The TFR [total fertility rate] declined to 0.93 children per woman. (1.10 in 2024).

(China 2025 TFR)

KellyCriterion2mo ago

17% down is a massive cut!

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