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Old China hands: ageing in the Middle Kingdom

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This chapter explores the impact of China's aging population amid its rapid economic growth since the late 1970s. It examines the challenges posed by demographic shifts, cronyism, and bad debts that may threaten the country's continued prosperity.

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