As world population hits 8 billion, China agonises over too few babies

CHINA BEIJING POPULATION

As the world's population hits eight billion, China's population growth loses momentum Source: AP / jhphoto

A baby will be born this week and it will be the planet’s eight billionth person. The United Nations forecasts that baby will be born on Tuesday. But in China, population growth is slowing, with a declining birth rate and rapidly aging population. SBS News profiles a three generation family in China, who discuss why enthusiasm for having children is decreasing; and an expert who highlights the broader demographic challenges, for the country.



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