VOICED : China registra la tasa de natalidad mas baja desde 1949

In 2019, China recorded its lowest birth rate since the founding of the Communist Party in 1949, marking the third consecutive year of decline. This demographic trend adds pressure to the slowing economy, already affected by an aging population and a shrinking labor force. Despite relaxing the one-child policy in 2016, birth rates have not increased, partly due to rising living costs. China's economy grew by 6.1% last year, the slowest since 1990, hindered by a trade war with the U.S. and reduced domestic demand.

What significant demographic trend did China experience in 2019?

• The lowest birth rate since 1949

• A stable birth rate

• An increase in birth rate

• The highest birth rate since 1949

What was the Chinese government's response to the declining birth rate?

• They introduced a three-child policy

• They relaxed the one-child policy to allow two children

• They encouraged single-child families

• They maintained the one-child policy

Why has the change in China's family planning policy not resulted in more births?

• Healthcare is insufficient

• There is a lack of housing

• Families prefer having only one child

• The cost of living is too high

What was the growth rate of China's economy last year?

• 7.5%

• 8.2%

• 6.1%

• 5.0%

What external factor contributed to China's slow economic growth?

• A decrease in population

• Increased foreign investment

• A trade war with the United States

• A rise in domestic demand