China's declining population

This report takes a close look at China’s demographic development and how this change will affect the Chinese economy in the future. It examines the reasons for China’s demographic turn and discusses which future demographic scenario is probable. The report highlights how this development affects China’s economy, and how the government is trying to respond to the growing pressure. A special focus is set on the social security net, which will need to be adjusted in multiple ways to meet the challenges posed by a decreasing and rapidly aging population.