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China’s ageing population will shrink its manufacturing labour pool, raising costs
  • The proportion of working‑age citizens in China is falling sharply, leading to a tighter labour market.
  • Higher wages and reduced labour availability diminish China’s cost advantage in mass production.
  • Companies are already relocating factories to Southeast Asia and India to maintain margins.
  • This demographic pressure is a structural, long‑term challenge for Chinese industry.
Aditya RathaorRaj Shamani00:02:22

Supporting quotes

चाइना की पपुलेशन है ना वो बहुत तेज बुड्ढ होने वाली है ... मैन्युफैक्चरिंग इंडस्ट्री के लिए बिल्कुल अच्छी बात नहीं है. Aditya Rathaor
Demographic warning
चाइना की एवरेज एज डिक्लाइन करने वाली है ... मैन्युफैक्चरिंग इंडस्ट्री के लिए नॉट गुड. Aditya Rathaor
Implications for manufacturing

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China's rapidly ageing population is eroding its manufacturing edge, creating openings for India and other low-cost producers. The shift reshapes global supply chains and could accelerate a re-balancing of industrial power.

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