Why China is Shrinking VERY Fast

Summary by Krater

This video examines China's declining population, its historical and geopolitical causes, and compares it with similar demographic trends in Japan and Russia.

From the video

Answers: Why is China's population declining and what does it mean for its future?

• China's population decline
• One-child policy
• Demographic aging
• Taiwan geopolitical situation
• Japan's lost decades comparison
• Russia's population trends

What it concludes

• China's 2022 population decline marked the first time in over 300 years that it ceased to be the world's most populous country.
• China's population is projected to drop to around 800 million by 2100, representing the quickest population decline of any major civilization in history.
• The one-child policy and prior demographic pressures have created a shrinking working-age population and an aging society in China, mirroring Japan's economic stagnation.
• China's shrinking demographic window suggests that if an invasion of Taiwan occurs, it will likely happen within the next decade before the demographic decline severely impacts military capabilities.