Historical conditions contributed to China's large population size
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SUPPORTED
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Historical contexts, cultural norms, and long-term socio-economic developments have fundamentally shaped demographic trends and contributed to China's large population size.
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Negative population growth and population ageing in China
2023 · cited by 44
The paper discusses the historical modernization context and the long-term demographic realities underlying China's massive population of 1.4 billion people.
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Social determinants of low fertility in Asia: a comparative review of trends in East, Southeast and South Asia.
2025 · cited by 1
The paper highlights how broad socioeconomic, cultural, and historical contexts shape demographic trajectories and population sizes across Asian countries.