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Global Leaders Tackle Fertility Crisis Threatening Economic Stability

2/2/2026

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Two-thirds of the global population live in countries with fertility rates below replacement, threatening economic stability.
Global Fertility Crisis Forum in Hong Kong gathered leaders to address causes, including economic pressures and social changes.
United Nations representative Vladimira Kantorova called for people-centered interventions.
Wenzheng Huang of Yuwa Population Research Institute urged replacement-level fertility, emphasizing people as consumers and cultural carriers.
Participants stress action is necessary to secure a sustainable future.

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Two-thirds of the global population live in countries with fertility rates below replacement, threatening economic stability.
Global Fertility Crisis Forum in Hong Kong gathered leaders to address causes, including economic pressures and social changes.
United Nations representative Vladimira Kantorova called for people-centered interventions.
Wenzheng Huang of Yuwa Population Research Institute urged replacement-level fertility, emphasizing people as consumers and cultural carriers.
Participants stress action is necessary to secure a sustainable future.