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May 9, 2023 • 3 min read

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U.S. Debt Ceiling:

Today, President Biden, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and other congressional leaders are set to hold a crucial meeting to discuss raising the debt ceiling. The United States faces the looming threat of default.
The nation's current debt has reached $31.46 trillion. The U.S. debt system functions by permitting the government to borrow funds to cover its expenses.
Possible decision outcomes for the U.S. Debt ceiling:
Debt ceiling raised: Agreement reached, crisis averted.
Temporary extension: More time for negotiations; uncertainty continues.
No raise: Default occurs, with severe economic consequences.
Debt ceiling eliminated: Default risk removed, fiscal responsibility concerns arise.

China's Population Control:

Chinese President Xi Jinping convened a meeting to address the nation's declining birth rate, which has been an issue since the 1970s when China implemented a one-child policy.
This restriction was lifted in 2016, but the birth rate has continued to fall. As of 2020, China's workforce has decreased by 41 million people, and in 2022, the nation experienced its first population decline in six decades, accompanied by a 10% drop in the birth rate.
During the gathering on "high-quality population development," President Xi delivered a speech, signaling that the Chinese government will intensify efforts to boost population growth.
Some potential measures could include financial incentives for families with multiple children, improved maternity and paternity leave policies, increased investment in education and healthcare, and promotion of a work-life balance to encourage couples to have more children.

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