China Sees 15% Decline in Registered Newborn Babies in 2020
- Country will release full-year demographic data in April
- Government has signaled further easing of birth restrictions
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The number of newborn babies in China registered with the police fell by double digits last year, a sign that the birthrate is continuing to decline and worsening demographic pressures in the rapidly aging nation.
There were a total of 10.04 million babies registered with the government in 2020, 14.8% lower than in 2019, according to data released by the Ministry of Public Security on Monday.