Jun 3rd 2021 BEIJING FOR A GENERATION, China’s government had ordained that “one child is enough” for married couples. Then, in 2016, it allowed them to have a second. On May 31st the ruling Politburo declared that a further relaxation of birth-control regulations would help China to achieve its goal of “coping” with a rapidly ageing population—a pressing task. It called for a three-child policy. Some parents will respond with glee, but most will shrug. Listen to this story Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Enjoy more audio…
China rapidly shifts from a two-child to a three-child policy
