One-Child Policy

NEWS

China sees fewer births and loses workers as its 1.4 billion people age

Digital Desk - May 11, 2021

The number of working-age people in China fell over the past decade as its ageing population barely grew, a census showed on Tuesday. The total...

MARKETS

China’s new baby policy sparks shift in stock market

Digital Desk - Oct 30, 2015

Shares of companies making nappies, buggies and infant formula have seen a boost from China’s decision to scrap its decades-old one-child policy. Investors are betting...

NEWS

China abolishes one-child policy

Digital Desk - Oct 29, 2015

China’s ruling Communist Party has decided to abolish the country’s one-child policy and allow all couples to have two children. In recent years the country...