China tackles challenges posed by its ageing population | South China Morning Post

China is the world’s most populous country. For decades, it tried to rein in its population growth with tough family planning laws. But in 2021, Beijing scrapped its one-child policy and instead started encouraging couples to have three children. What prompted the Chinese government to make such a dramatic change?

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