China's population has shown a slight rebound in 2025, with marriage numbers edging higher according to Channel News Asia. However, demographic challenges persist, as highlighted by The Japan Times, which notes that structural limits continue to constrain population growth. These limits include aging demographics and potentially declining birth rates despite recent improvements in marriage rates. The situation poses ongoing concerns for China's long-term labor force and economic growth prospects.
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If population growth remains structurally limited, demand for consumer goods could weaken, pressuring equities in this sector.
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