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“China has its own Baby Boom generation. And China's baby boom generation, because of the size of China itself, is the world's largest baby boom generation.”

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Howard W. French

Howard W. French is an American journalist renowned for his reporting and commentary on Asia. Born on October 14, 1957, he has worked in various countries including China, Japan, and South Korea. French is praised for his in-depth investigative reporting and profound insights into complex international relations. more

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