China’s life expectancy soars to 79, but demographic woes also on the climb

[Channel NewsAsia] - 03/9/2025

China's life expectancy rose 0.4 years from 2023, higher than the typical increase of 0.1 to 0.2 years in most countries and regions where life expectancy exceeds 75 years, says its health minister.



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