China is experiencing an unexpected increase [music] in marriages after officials relaxed rules on marriage registration. Couples can now get hitched in far-flung holiday destinations and even at music festivals rather than at their local registry office. The policy shift is aimed at boosting the marriage rate and reversing China's demographic decline.China faces a long-term economic challenge with its rapidly aging population supported by a shrinking number of working age citizens. Analysts say that persis ...

🚨 Japan’s demographic freefall intensifies: Just 686,061 babies born in 2024 – the lowest since records began in 1899 and the 9th straight year of decline (-5.7% from 2023).Fertility rate plunged to a record low of 1.15 children per woman, well below the 2.1 replacement level. With ~919,000 more deaths than births, the population shrank by over 900,000. ...

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Economic Impact - Germany requires immigrants to sustain economic momentum [1] - Immigration is needed to compensate for demographic decline in Germany [1]

'The village will die' - Italy looks for answers to decline in number of babies https://t.co/kEvA3EN9Y6 ...