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Both China and the U.S. face demographic challenges: China’s aging population and declining birthrate bode ill for sustained growth. Conversely, the U.S., with a more diversified and resilient population structure, has more time to adapt. However, without proactive policies, even the U.S. will face economic slowdowns, requiring investments in blue-collar skills and infrastructure.
In China, the demographic decline is nearing a point that could precipitate systemic collapse; the country might be faced with managing a shrinking, aging population unable to sustain its economy. The administrative secrecy around birth and death data complicates effective planning and policy responses.