China Faces Demographic Crisis as Child-Rearing Costs Soar

A new report highlights the economic and social barriers to parenthood in China, leading to one of the world's lowest fertility rates.

China is now the most expensive country to raise a child, with costs 6.3 times its GDP per capita, far surpassing other nations.
The high cost of child-rearing is driving a significant decline in China's fertility rate, exacerbating the country's demographic crisis.
Women bear the brunt of the economic and social costs of parenthood, facing reduced wages, lost work hours, and career setbacks.
Despite government efforts to encourage higher birth rates, financial and societal pressures deter many from having children.
Experts warn that without significant policy changes, China's rapidly aging population will negatively impact its economy and global standing.