China Implements Condom Tax and Cheaper Childcare to Boost Birth Rates
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China is implementing a 13% sales tax on contraceptives to boost birth rates, alongside measures like cheaper childcare and extended parental leave, amid concerns over an aging population and declining birth numbers. The move has sparked debate over its effectiveness and potential unintended consequences, reflecting broader social and economic challenges in encouraging young people to have more children.
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