Birth rate: Why Beijing’s policy won’t work

China wants to create a society that is supportive of childbirth. This is unlikely to lead to a rise in the birth rate. However, the policy could further undermine the status of women in Chinese society.

05. May 2026
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The one-child policy lowered the birth rate – it is more difficult to steer the trend in the opposite direction. (Imago)

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Last updated: 05. May 2026