China's One-Child Policy
China's One-Child Policy was a population control measure introduced in 1979 to curb rapid population growth. It allowed most families to have only one child, with exceptions for ethnic minorities and rural residents who might have a second child if the first was a girl. The policy aimed to reduce economic strain and improve living standards. However, it led to unintended consequences, including an aging population and gender imbalances due to a preference for sons. The policy was officially relaxed in 2015, allowing families to have two children, reflecting changing societal and economic needs.
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China's one-child policy was a population control measure implemented in 1979 to curb rapid population growth. It restricted most families to having only one child, allowing exceptions in certain cases, such as ethnic minorities or if the first child was disabled. The policy aimed to ease economic pressure and improve living standards but led to demographic challenges, including an aging population and gender imbalances due to a cultural preference for sons. By 2015, the policy was relaxed to allow two children per family, reflecting changing social and economic needs.
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China's One Child Policy was introduced in 1979 to curb the rapid population growth that threatened the country's resources and economic development. It restricted most families to having only one child, with certain exceptions, such as for ethnic minorities and in rural areas. The policy aimed to improve living standards and promote economic progress but led to significant social issues, including an aging population, gender imbalances due to a cultural preference for sons, and human rights concerns. In 2015, the policy was relaxed to a two-child policy in response to these challenges.