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Young feminist defies Chinese government’s childbearing drive as population shrinks | South China Morning Post

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A growing number of educated women in China are choosing singlehood as the country grapples with record youth unemployment rate amid a stuttering economy. These women envision a future without husbands and children, posing a challenge to China’s ageing population.

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