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Women walk with their toddlers as residents visit a public park in Beijing.

Video. China's birthrate drops to its lowest level since 1949

Updated: 19/01/2026 - 13:58 GMT+1

China’s population has fallen for a fourth consecutive year, hitting its lowest birthrate since 1949 despite government efforts to boost fertility.

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