China Seeks Solutions to Low Birth Rate After One-Child Policy

China's political advisors have proposed over 20 recommendations to boost the country's low birth rate, including subsidies for families raising their first child, expanding free public education, and improving access to fertility treatments. The country's birth rate fell to a record low last year, and experts warn that China will get old before it gets rich. While financial incentives may not be enough, policies focusing on gender equality and better employment rights for women could have a more significant impact. However, some demographers remain skeptical and believe that China needs a "paradigm revolution" to boost fertility.