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China reconsiders one-child policy

Posted February 29th, 2008 by Tara Murray in Aging, Asia, Fertility

The New York Times reports that China is considering a move away from its one-child-per-couple policy, though any changes would be gradual and would not mean an end to family planning policies. China’s fertility rate is now very low, and the nation faces an aging population, especially in urban areas.

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