OPINION: After three decades of being limited to having one child, Chinese families no longer see the need for bigger families as the costs mount up.
| When China abolished its notorious one-child policy six years ago, the expected baby boom from a population free to reproduce failed to happen.
By the following year, in 2017, the birth rate was declining again. Policy-makers in Beijing were scratching their heads. Why were people in a society where the family unit is at the centre of everything, and children are worshipped like little emperors, not having more kids? Failing to predict the demographic crisis that would hit China in the 21st century, the Chinese government took too long to abolish the one-child policy. By the time it did in 2016, Chinese society was conditioned to having one child.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chinese importers say Australian lobster trade could be back soonSome of China’s biggest seafood traders say they expect to resume imports of Australian lobster as early as May.
Read more »
Chinese woman says she is detained in secret location after Beijing protestVideo purportedly shows 26-year-old editor, who accuses police of forcing her and friends to sign blank arrest warrants
Read more »
'Upping the ante': Why the West sending heavy battle tanks to Ukraine is importantMore NATO countries are expected to follow suit after Britain became the first country to finally send Western-made heavy tanks to Ukraine. This is why Kyiv sees them as vital to winning the war.
Read more »
‘We need to develop a harder edge’: Why Rugby Australia sacked RennieRA chairman Hamish McLennan agrees with Eddie Jones that the Wallabies can win the World Cup this year despite the sudden sacking of Dave Rennie.
Read more »
Why shipping costs will stay down this yearContainer volumes are tipped to pick up slightly but there is no sign of a return to pre-pandemic norms in the shipping industry - one index that tracks shipping in 12 key routes out of China has been in freefall for 12 months.
Read more »
Monstrous maestro: why is Cate Blanchett’s cancel culture film Tár angering so many people?Despite glowing reviews, Todd Field’s drama about a predatory conductor has struggled at the box office. Is this because its protagonist is an unlikeable woman?
Read more »