Immigration and demographic trends in China, South Korea, and Japan

The shrinking of the population and consequently of the national workforce caused by negative demographic changes, namely, birth rates decline, aging population, and rising life expectancy, have pushed China, South Korea, and Japan to think long and hard about ways to cope with the issue. After careful examination they have started adopting policies to welcome immigration flows; and yet, realities that are present in these countries show trends going the opposite direction. Very strong national identities are at play and risk to undermine efforts to uplift the national demographic scenario.