China's northeast was once hailed by Mao Zedong as the country's eldest son, as it's where industrialisation first began in the country in the 1950s. But today, it's become the country's rust belt. From a rapidly ageing population to a shrinking work force due to falling birth rates, the region can be seen as a microcosm of the challenges facing China. CNA Correspondent finds out what's the road ahead for this once-booming region, as the Communist Party of China gears up to mark its 100th anniversary in July. More from CNA Correspondent: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTbOoBfXhyg67u0l-6pLZ5uU ================= About CNA Correspondent: Highlights of news stories and features by CNA's network of Correspondents based in major cities across the region. ================= #CNAInsider #CNACorrespondent #China #Dongbei #AgeingPopulation For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://ift.tt/2C3sZiR Facebook: https://ift.tt/2PPEuNA Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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