http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704342504575459580159811788.html?mod=djemheard_t
China has a rapidly aging population which is straining their economy. In America 15 years ago we had 17 workers for each social security recipient. The ratio is now 3 to 1.
Changing demographics is under reported. Please read Mark Steyn's book, America Alone. Due to social policies and changing family values most societies are sub-replacement birth rates. USA is stable at 2.1 to 1 female. Most of Europe is at 1.0 or lower. Which means their immigration policy (France has large Muslim poplulation that grows at 5 to 1) can dramatically effect the composition of a traditional society.
