China faces criticism over ineffective birth rate boost measures as population decline looms.

China's efforts to boost its birth rate through subsidies and tax breaks for families with young children have been criticized as ineffective. Analysts argue that these measures fail to address the root causes of the declining birth rate, such as high living costs and economic uncertainty. The United Nations predicts China's population could halve by 2100. Health Minister Lei Haichao calls for broader policies including cash incentives and flexible work arrangements to encourage childbirth.

November 11, 2024
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