China records first population decline in 60 years – Beijing's top economic adviser tells Davos CEOs 'China is back' – China’s top diplomat plans European tour to thaw relations

Welcome back to What's Happening in China. I decided to make this issue public. Today we take a closer look at the recent announcement of China's first population decline in 60 years, delve into Vice Premier Liu He's investment pitch at Davos, scrutinize the potential implications of China's shifting diplomatic strategies, and bring you all the latest insights on these and other important developments as the Year of the Tiger comes to a close.

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit. As we look forward to the new year, I extend my best wishes to you for a prosperous and healthy year ahead. It's worth mentioning that the PRC will be on holiday for a week, and in line with that, I will also be taking a break. The next issue of the newsletter will be out on February 4th.

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