New study reveals China's changing population trends from 1953-1978.
The article provides an overview of China's population statistics from 1953 to 1978. It includes data from the 1953 Census, official reports from the 1950s, and recent demographic information. Various research studies on China's population are summarized, leading to a new estimate of the country's current demographic situation. The estimate includes population numbers and vital rates based on assumed trends in fertility and mortality over the past 25 years.