China Says Population Grew in 2020, Rebutting Report of Drop
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China said its population increased in 2020, countering concerns that its upcoming census will show a possible decline as the nation ages rapidly.
“China’s population continued to grow in 2020, and the detailed numbers will be released in the seventh census report,” the National Bureau of Statistics said in a one-line statement Thursday, without giving further details.