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China's birth-rate push sputters as couples stay child-free

CHINA NEWS
05-01-2026 13:25 HKT
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A family is pictured at a park in Beijing on January 3, 2026. (AFP)
A family is pictured at a park in Beijing on January 3, 2026. (AFP)
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