Source: China – South China Morning PostThe number of newborn babies in China fell sharply in the first half of the year, according to select local government data, amid growing warnings the world’s most populous nation is hurtling towards a demographic crisis.China does not release national population data on a quarterly or half-yearly basis, but recent disclosures from some provinces, cities and counties offers fresh insight into the country’s shrinking population. This problem, experts say, could weigh on productivity, the pension…Read More