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China's population shrank for the second year in a row, with deaths exceeding births due to an ageing population and low birth rate.
Experts predict a dramatic decline, with projections showing a potential drop from 1.4 billion to just 525 million by 2100.
Falling birth rates are driven by various factors, including the legacy of the one-child policy, economic pressures, and women delaying parenthood.
The ageing population puts a strain on resources, with the number of elderly outpacing the working-age population by 2077.
China's economic growth could be impacted, with potential downward pressure on consumer spending and upward pressure on wages.
This trend may affect the global economy, as China is the world's second-largest economy.
