Since 2012, the population of working force aged between 15 and 59 has been decreasing continuously for three years indicating that the "population dividend" is diminishing.

Anbound's research team points out that the “population dividend” is actually meaningless, focus shall be given to “talent dividend”.

Currently, the sustainable development of China’s economy depends on transformation and upgrading which rely very much on innovation and talents is the foothold of innovation.

Therefore, we need to make adjustment to the population structure, both in terms of quality and quantity and focus particularly to optimize the population structure, both in terms of quality and quantity.

When addressing the issue on population and fertility control, one should go beyond the narrow view and establish a systemic concept on the economy and the society.