China's Marriage Rate Plummets Amid Deepening Demographic Crisis
In a concerning trend, China has reported its lowest marriage rate in recorded history as couples increasingly delay or forgo marriage altogether. Recent statistics indicated that in 2022, the number of marriages in China fell to approximately 9.56 million, compared to 13.47 million in 2019. This dramatic decline underscores a growing demographic crisis that poses significant implications for the country’s future social and economic landscape.
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In a surprising turn of events, recent memos from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have unveiled a controversial new policy that ties federal funding for transportation projects directly to demographic metrics, particularly birth rates and marriage statistics. This policy aims to address concerns about declining population growth in certain regions while simultaneously ensuring that transportation infrastructure aligns with community needs.
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