The notion that a falling population inevitably leads to a worsening economy is a complex issue, currently highlighted by China's demographic trends. China recorded a significant drop in newborns to 7.92 million in 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year of population decline and its lowest birth rate since 1949 at 5.63 per 1,000 people. This demographic shift, also observed in numerous developed countries like Japan, Germany, and Italy, presents various economic challenges. Key concerns associated with population decline include a shrinking working-age population, increased dependency ratios, and subsequent strains on pension and healthcare systems. There can also be reduced consumer demand, deflationary pressures, and a potential slowdown in innovation and overall economic growth if not managed effectively. However, many experts and the CGTN article itself argue that equating demographic shifts directly with an economic downturn oversimplifies a nuanced reality. Economies, particularly those with substantial populations like China's 1.4 billion, can adapt through strategic policy responses and shifts in economic models. Strategies include leveraging automation and technological innovation to enhance productivity, fostering a qualitative and service-oriented economy, and developing a 'silver economy' to cater to an aging population. Countries like Japan and South Korea demonstrate how innovation can offset smaller workforces. China is implementing measures such as refining fertility support, childcare subsidies, and improving access to education to mitigate the long-term impacts. While population decline poses significant challenges, proactive government policies and economic restructuring can facilitate resilience and continued, albeit potentially slower, growth.