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    <title>Bramble: China's ageing population</title>
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      <title>China's elderly dependency ratio overtakes children's for the first time</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Official Chinese data show the ratio of dependent over-65s to working-age people reached about 23% in 2025, above the roughly 22% for children. Coverage links the shift to the one-child policy, falling births and pressure on pensions and healthcare. (2 outlets: 0 left · 2 centre · 0 right)</description>
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