Worried China asks girls and boys to marry early, have kids, and retire late

China’s National Health Commission is encouraging early marriage and childbirth to address a declining birth rate. Additionally, the country plans to gradually raise the retirement age to manage its ageing population. These measures aim to promote sustainable demographic growth amid challenges stemming from past policies and economic development. China’s National Health Commission is encouraging early marriage and childbirth to address a declining birth rate. Additionally, the country plans to gradually raise the retirement age to manage its ageing population. These measures aim to promote sustainable demographic growth amid challenges stemming from past policies and economic development.  Economic Times