For first time in recorded history, China has more people over 65 than children
As of Nov. 2025, 15.87% of China's roughly 1.4 billion residents were aged at least 65, compared with 15.25% aged 0 to 14, the bureau said on May 22. Five years ago, the country's 2020 census found 13.50% aged 65 and above against 17.95%…