China's Demographic Dilemma

This chapter delves into China's declining birth rate and the historical policing of population control, including the transition from a one-child policy to the national three-child policy. It explores the socio-economic repercussions of these demographic shifts, such as an aging population and economic instability, while drawing parallels with similar trends in Japan and South Korea. The discussion emphasizes the limitations of financial incentives in reversing low fertility rates and the need to address broader socio-economic factors influencing family planning.