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China's Real Population

Episode 199 · Aug 4, 2025 · 67 min

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In this week’s episode we discussed the growing skepticism around China's official population figures. With expert insights, data analysis, and geopolitical context, we explore why some researchers believe the numbers may be inflated — and what that could mean for global economics, policy, and the future balance of power. Is China really home to over a billion people?

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