China is not willing to rely on immigration to boost its population. “But now, they all understand that you can’t afford it.”The results of the census also showed that the population is aging rapidly. People over the age of 65 now account for 13.5 percent of the population, up from 8.9 percent in 2010. When it was younger, that population was one of China’s greatest strengths. For decades, China relied on an endless stream of young workers willing to toil for low wages to fuel economic growth.

Source: New York Times May 11, 2021 02:08 UTC