China is the third largest country in the world after Russia and Canada, covering a whopping 3.7 million square miles. It also boasts the second largest population on the globe with 1.41 billion ...

China confirmed its population grew to 1.412 billion in 2020, from 1.4 billion a year earlier, according to the results of its once-in-a-decade census. But the number of new births fell for the ...

China has been keen to slow population growth for several years. A larger population equals more mouths to feed, more houses and jobs required and a greater demand on schools and hospitals.

During the Song dynasty China’s population exceeded 100 million for the first time, breaking a historical ceiling of about 60 to 80 million.

the population structure, the level of education and workforce supply in China," Xinhua reported. But the announcement has drawn some scepticism and discontent on the Chinese internet.

China's population has declined for a second consecutive year, underscoring concerns about the future growth of the world's second-largest economy. Data released on Wednesday showed a population ...

China’s population has continued to decline due to the younger generation’s reluctance to marry and have children, pushing ...

China is expected to lose over 50 million people in the next decade as its population decline accelerates, according to a new analysis. By 2025, China's population is projected to drop from its ...