China Launches Nationwide Population Survey to Address Declining Birth Rate and Promote 'Childbirth Culture'

China has launched a nationwide population survey, polling 1.4 million people, in an effort to address the declining birth rate and the country's first population drop in over six decades. The survey will last for two weeks and will help the government formulate policies related to economic, social development, and population. High childcare costs, gender discrimination, and traditional stereotypes have deterred many women from having children. China reported a population decline of approximately 850,000 people in 2022, prompting concerns about the country's future.