The Chinese government is concerned about the country's birth rate. The population in China is now approximately 1.4 billion and could drop to roughly half a billion by 2100. Beijing is demanding that women have more children, but many Chinese women are saying no. WSJ's Liyan Qi reports.
Further Reading:
- China Is Pressing Women to Have More Babies. Many Are Saying No.
- China’s Economic Slump Bodes Ill for Birth Numbers
Further Listening:
- The Unintended Consequences of China’s One-Child Policy
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