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The Interaction between New Quality Productive Forces and Population Aging on China’s Economic Growth: Synergy or Conflict?

Authors
Yong Yin1, 2, *
1School of Financial Management, Gingko College of Hospitality Management, Chengdu, 611743, China
2Graduate School of Development Economics, National Institute of Development Administration, Bangkok, 10240, Thailand
*Corresponding author. Email: yong.yin@gingkoc.edu.cn
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Yong Yin
Available Online 14 October 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-797-2_7How to use a DOI?
Keywords
New Quality Productive Forces; Population Aging; Economic Growth; Conflict Effect; China
Abstract

This paper examines the interactive effect of New Quality Productive Forces (NQP) and population aging on China’s economic growth. Using 2011–2022 provincial panel data, we build a comprehensive NQP index via principal component analysis. Two-way fixed effects and system GMM show a significant “conflict effect”: higher NQP development makes aging’s negative growth impact stronger, challenging the technology–aging complementarity view. Robustness checks confirm this. Mechanism tests suggest the effect runs through channels beyond simple labor displacement or demand–supply mismatch. Heterogeneity shows the conflict is acute in less-developed but mitigated in more-developed regions. Absent proactive institutional realignment, NQP may exacerbate aging’s challenges. Policy implications include differentiated regional strategies, aging-oriented innovation, lifelong human capital, and dynamic monitoring.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Lifespan Innovation (ICLI 2026) national Conference on Lifespan Innovation
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
14 October 2026
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978-94-6239-797-2
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-94-6239-797-2_7How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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