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Merely making childbirth more affordable is unlikely to reverse the demographic decline without comprehensive reforms to reduce the long-term socio-economic costs of raising children.

Geopolitical Tensions: China’s Struggle for Global Infrastructure Influence

Adding a layer of complexity to China’s strategic posture is its assertiveness over global infrastructure, especially maritime trade routes and key transit points like the Panama Canal. Recent reports indicate Beijing is increasingly flexing its diplomatic and economic muscles to gain control over strategic port assets, directly challenging U.S. interests and influence.