●●0●● ●●0 ●。● ◆ Aging population The dramatic fertility decline and improved longevity over the past two decades are causing China's population to age at one of the fastest rates ever recorded as late as 25 years ago, China was concerned it had too many children to support. Today, however, China faces the opposite problem: as a result of the success of its"one-chlla policy, the country faces the prospect of having too few children to support a rapidly aging population◆ Aging population 2000 2050 The dramatic fertility decline and improved longevity over the past two decades are causing China's population to age at one of the fastest rates ever recorded. As late as 25 years ago, China was concerned it had too many children to support. Today, however, China faces the opposite problem: as a result of the success of its "one-child" policy, the country faces the prospect of having too few children to support a rapidly aging population