China’s one-child policy is topic of China’s National People’s Congress
According to the Chinese Bureau of Statistics, 16.7% of the Chinese population will be over 60 years old. Already in this year, 200 million people (about 15% of the population) are in this demographic segment. China’s trend toward an ageing society, and the problems associated with this trend, have been known for a long time. Tackling this problem requires a multi-faceted approach. One essential factor is the softening or even abandonment of the “one child policy.” Government institutions as well as delegates to the People’s Congress have now picked up on this topic, with some of them calling for the immediate introduction of a “two child policy.” However, rescinding the existing policy on a large-scale will take some time; currently, only a few provinces are having initial discussions on allowing couples to have two children. Furthermore, the effectiveness of a new policy is questionable. Already, many couples are reaching their financial limits with just one child, not least because there is a growing demand for high-quality and, therefore, expensive education.
Source: Epoch Times
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