China's 3-Child Policy Fails to Boost Birth Rates Amid Changing Attitudes
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China implemented a 3-child policy to address declining birth rates and aging population, but it has not been successful
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Women cite careers and inadequate financial incentives as reasons for not wanting more children
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China's total birth rate has dropped over 40% in the last 5 years and population declined in 2022
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Factors like declining fertility rates, especially in urban areas, contribute to overall demographic decline
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Critics believe policy changes implemented too late to address severity of demographic challenges