A prolonged demographic slump is fundamentally reshaping the country’s vast education system, rapidly shrinking early learning centers even as high school and university enrollments surge
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A closed private kindergarten in Harbin, China, displayed a “For Rent” sign on May 26, 2026. Photo: VCG
Prolonged demographic slump is reshaping the country's vast education system
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School profiles show there are 1,569 Primary One classes this year, 12 fewer than in 2024.
