demographic crisis
Coverage of demographic crisis in the Nexus archive.
- The Cure for Russia’s Labor Shortage Is Worse Than the Disease
Russia faces a labor shortage exacerbated by a demographic crisis and an expanding military-industrial complex. The situation suggests that solutions to the labor shortage may worsen existing challenges.
- China shuttered 30,000 nurseries and primary schools last year
China closed over 30,000 preschools and primary schools in 2025 due to a demographic crisis, with kindergarten enrollment dropping by a quarter between 2020 and 2024. Fertility rates remain critically low at 1.0 live births per woman, and experts note China is aging rapidly without achieving economic wealth.
- As China plans for demographic crisis, some sectors see opportunity
China's aging economy is causing concerns over productivity and the gap between working and retired populations. Goldman Sachs highlights pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors as potential beneficiaries, while carmakers and technology hardware manufacturers may face challenges.
- Kyiv Accuses Italy of Blocking the Return of Evacuated Ukrainian Children
Ukrainian officials accuse Italy of blocking the return of evacuated Ukrainian children by granting them refugee status and assigning local guardians, while Kyiv cites concerns over a demographic crisis and compares the situation to Russia's illegal deportations.