Chinese population

China's population to shrink for first time in 60 years, here's what it means for the world

According to a report, China's population grew from 1.41212 billion to just 1.41260 billion in 2021 - a record low increase of just 4,80,000.

May 30, 2022, 13:20 PM IST

Loans for babies: How this Chinese province trying to beat population threat

 Jilin in northeast China is offering married couples bank loans of up to 200,000 yuan ($31,400) if they have kids.

Dec 23, 2021, 19:23 PM IST

China to relax birth policy amid concerns of social risks: Sources

The Chinese census of 2020 showed that China`s population grew at its slowest in the last decade since the 1950s as births declined and aging accelerated. Now China is thinking about carefully relaxing its birth policy without harming its social stability.

May 18, 2021, 12:53 PM IST

620 million Chinese surf internet via phone

Internet coverage expansion has helped improve public services, living standards, and e-commerce.

Jan 24, 2016, 16:13 PM IST