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Japan's prime minister issued a dire warning about the country's population crisis on Monday, saying it was "on the brink of not being able to maintain social functions" due to the falling birth rate.
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Kishida says government will take steps to tackle the slowing birth rate, which fell to a record low in 2021.
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Japan PM says country on the brink over falling birth rate
Fumio Kishida says Japan is on the brink of not being able to function due to its falling birth rate.