Time and money for love: China brainstorms ways to boost birth rate

China dug itself into a demographic hole largely through its one-child policy imposed between 1980 and 2015

China's population likely declined last year as births hit new low

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2 min read Last Updated : Mar 15 2023 | 11:44 PM IST

Concerned by China’s shrinking population, political advisors to the government have come up with over 20 recommendations to boost birth rates, though experts say the best they can do is to slow the population’s decline.

Topics : China | Birth rate

First Published: Mar 15 2023 | 11:44 PM IST

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