Why China Ended its One-Child Policy

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China has huge ambitions for the 21st century. But it’s demographic problems will be a significant challenge on the way there.

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Demographic explanations are inspired in part by several chapters of “The Accidental Superpower” by Peter Zeihan. It’s a great book and although this video is only a small slice (and not the main argument), it’s very interesting and worth reading. He’s the source of a couple specific phrasings like “countries can’t manufacture 18 year olds” which I think help explain the issue well.

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