China's Birthrate Crisis Deepens Amid New Policy Push

In response to plummeting birthrates, China is implementing a series of measures to encourage childbirth and support families.

China's birthrate has hit a record low, with only nine million births in 2023, the lowest since 1949.
The number of kindergartens decreased by over 5% last year, reflecting a significant drop in preschool enrollments.
Government initiatives include enhanced maternity leave, childcare subsidies, and tax incentives to promote a 'birth-friendly society.'
Local authorities are encouraged to support families with housing and employment benefits, and to create dating platforms to foster marriages.
Despite policy changes, cultural shifts and economic challenges continue to hinder efforts to increase the birthrate.