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China's families are now supporting more old people than kids

China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
BBC News Tuesday 27 October 2026, 23:16 UTC 1 min read
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The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.

The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
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