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flag China launches major reforms to boost births and aging care, investing $25.8B in 2026 to reverse population decline.

flag China plans to build a "birth-friendly society" by 2030, expanding maternity support, covering IVF and pregnancy costs under national insurance, boosting childcare and preschool access, and offering housing and child subsidies. flag The government will raise education spending to over 4% of GDP, expand elderly care—especially in rural areas—and refine pension systems amid a record-low birth rate in 2025 and four consecutive years of population decline. flag Retirement ages have already been raised, with men retiring at 63 and women at 58. flag A 180 billion yuan ($25.8 billion) budget for 2026 underscores the urgency of reversing demographic decline and ensuring long-term economic stability.

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