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China's old-age dependency ratio overtakes children for first time
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PUBLISHEDOct 28, 2026, 6:48 AM
What the source reports
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.
Main source: Channel News Asia
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