China's population has always been bigger than Japan's, but the Chinese economy only started growing and creating prosperity when the Communist Party relaxed its grip and allowed citizens to seek better opportunities.
There is the opinion that China, which is emerging as a powerful country, will replace America, but China's population is aging and will decrease in the future.
More importantly, as the second chart shows, 41% of India's population is under 20 and growing quickly while China's population is rapidly aging and headed towards shrinkage.
Chinese experts warn that by 2030 when China's population reaches 1.6 billion, per capita water resources will drop to 1,760 cubic meters-- perilously close to 1,700 cubic meters, the internationally recognized benchmark for water shortages.
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