For a populous developing country like China the challenge posed by the population question not only has a bearing on the survival and development of the Chinese nation but also affects the stability and prosperity of all human society.

• 象中国这样人口众多的发展中国家，人口问题的挑战不仅关系到中华民族的生存和发展，也关系到人类社会的稳定和繁荣。