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1 hour ago · China
China's old-age dependency ratio overtakes children for first time
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. Channel NewsAsia Latest is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to China. The first report grouped here was at 28 Oct 2026, 06:48 UTC. The headline in use is “China's old-age dependency ratio overtakes children for first time”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Data shows the old-age dependency ratio was 23. 1 per cent in 2025, compared with 22 per cent for children, Chinese state-affiliated media Yicai reported.
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China's old-age dependency ratio overtakes children for first time
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