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In  \nthis first edition we have selected a  \nrelevant news article, with links to our  \nA level specification, and suggested  \nquestions for you to discuss with your  \nstudents.  \nArticle: This edition relates to an article written by Michal Bogusz for the Centre for Eastern Studies,“A disaster of their own making. The demographic crisis in China.”  \nCredit: Anton Balazh / 123RF  \nThis article explores the impact of China’s population policies on its current demographic situation and its future international relations.  \n•  Click here to access the article  \nQuestions for discussion  \n• What are the factors contributing to China’s declining birth rate? Which are most significant?  \n• What opportunities does China’s declining birth rate and ageing population create?  \n• How might China’s demographic disaster impact the wider global economy?  \n• How might China’s changing demography influence its future international role and relationships with other countries?  \n• To what extent do you agree that China can solve its population crisis?  \nSpecification links  \nA level Topic 7 Superpowers  \n• 7.1-Geopolitical power stems from a range of human and physical characteristics of superpowers.  \n• 7.3b-Each has evolving  \nstrengths and weaknesses (economic, political, military, cultural, demographic and environmental) that might inhibit or advance their economic and geopolitical role in the future.  \n*Any views and opinions expressed through materials linked to this document are solely those of the external provider. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Pearson. Please be aware that the link provided contains third party content, which may contain advertisements. Website last accessed on 12th September 2024.","cbCaihTOAYwsHnw6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihTOAYwsHnw6","pdf",190357,"English","# Questions for discussion\n## Factors behind China’s declining birth rate\n## Opportunities from an ageing population\n## Global economic impacts\n## China’s future international role\n## Whether China can solve its population crisis\n# Specification links\n## A level Topic 7 Superpowers","[{\"question\":\"Which article is this edition based on?\",\"answer\":\"The edition is based on an article by Michal Bogusz for the Centre for Eastern Studies titled “A disaster of their own making. 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