China’s AI adoption may limit economic fallout of its rapidly ageing population: analysts

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yeon Woo LeeMarch 13, 2026 at 07:58 AM

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Analysts suggest that China, South Korea, and Japan's investment in AI and robotics may mitigate the economic impact of their rapidly aging populations. These countries' commitment to automation is driven by shrinking labor pools and rising wages. A Bank of America report highlights that the region's advanced tech ecosystems facilitate faster and cheaper deployment of these technologies. South Korea leads in robot density, followed by China and Japan, all significantly exceeding the global average. Governments in China, South Korea, and Singapore are actively integrating AI and robotics across their economies, according to S&P Global Ratings.

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International Federation of Robotics 30% S&P Global Ratings 40% Singapore 40% Louis Kuijs 50% Bank of America (BofA) Global Research 60% Japan ×470% South Korea ×680% China ×790%

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artificial intelligence 90% ageing population 90% china 80% robotics 80% south korea 70% economic growth 70% labour shortages 70% automation 60% productivity 60% japan 60%

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