China's Declining Marriage Rates and Demographic Crisis

China experienced a significant decline in marriage applications in 2024, leading to concerns about the country's demographic challenges. Despite a slight increase in birth rates, deaths still outnumbered births, contributing to an overall population decline. The demographic crisis is attributed to factors such as the One Child policy, rapid urbanization, and economic issues like youth unemployment.

Chinese Population Crisis and Strategies

The National Committee of the Chinese CPPCC discussed the population crisis using Marxist Population Theory, with a focus on increasing the national population. Various strategies, including subsidies for children, are being considered to address declining birth rates in China.