China is on the brink of a demographic crisis that could see its population plummet from 1.4 billion to 390 million by the end of the century, according to experts. Demographer Yi Fuxian has criticized the Chinese government's inflated population figures and warned that the regime's inability to address declining birth rates and rising death rates may lead to its downfall as a superpower. The birth rate fell to a historic low of 7.92 million in 2024, while the fertility rate stands at just one birth per woman, significantly below the replacement level. As a result, the median age in China is increasing, with projections suggesting that by 2035, around 450 million citizens will be over 60. Despite attempts by the government to reverse these trends through policies like maternity subsidies and tax breaks, the effectiveness of such measures remains questionable. Yi argues that the demographic crisis is a direct consequence of decades of poor policy decisions and that the true impact of this crisis could reshape global perceptions and policies towards China.