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The impending collapse isn’t just economic—it’s social and political. As hope dwindles, so does the population’s vitality and social fabric. Streets are empty, parks are quiet, and the entire landscape reflects a life of quiet decline.
This phenomenon is often overlooked amid China's shiny urban achievements, but it’s the silent collapse of the majority’s livelihood. If most Chinese counties continue to age and empty out, the entire nation risks losing its economic foundation.