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China's falling birth rate threatens innovation, warns Trip.com cofounder

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Trip.com cofounder James Liang warns that declining birth rates in China and other Asian countries pose a significant threat to innovation and economic progress. He argues that a smaller population directly correlates to a reduced capacity for research and development, impacting a nation's ability to innovate and control technological advancements. Liang advocates for substantial government investment in pro-family policies, including cash transfers and subsidized childcare, to counteract this demographic trend, noting that current efforts are insufficient to reverse the decline. AI

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China's falling birth rate threatens innovation, warns Trip.com cofounder

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nicholas Gordon ·

    China’s birth rate just hit its lowest point since 1949—and Trip.com cofounder James Liang thinks that’s a threat to innovation

    “We need more people to innovate."

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