I have no idea.” That resonates with urban residents anywhere. But given the pace of population decline and ageing in China, the impact of the fast-paced, expensive city life on birth rates ...

China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an eme ...

Smart city initiatives in China have transformed urban living, enhancing convenience and entrepreneurship through advanced ...

Deep Dive delves into hot issues in Hong Kong and mainland China. Our easy-to-read articles provide context to grasp what’s happening, while our questions help you craft informed responses.

China spent 7.2% of its economic output on healthcare in 2023, the National Health Commission says. That compares with ...

As new brands become key in driving traffic to China’s urban commercial spaces, the sustained rise of the “first-store ...

Meanwhile, China continued its transition to an urban society, with 10 million more people moving to cities for an urbanization rate of 67%, up almost a percentage point from the previous year.

She knows from experience how difficult it is to break through China’s urban-rural divide. She was raised and educated in a small town in the northwestern province of Gansu. She sat for the ...