Birth Rate
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China Unveils New Benefits To Boost Slowing Birth Rates
Although Beijing's "one-child restriction" was lifted in 2016 and couples were permitted to have three children last year, birth rates have declined over the previous five years. 
Although Beijing's "one-child restriction" was lifted in 2016 and couples were permitted to have three children last year, birth rates have declined over the previous five years. -
China Record-Low Birth Rate Barely Outpacing Death Rate
China only had 10.6 million births last year, barely outpacing the 10.1 deaths over the same period. 
China only had 10.6 million births last year, barely outpacing the 10.1 deaths over the same period. -
Pope Francis Says People Who Have Pets Instead Of Children Are 'Selfish'
Pope Francis called on couples to have children instead of pets and for those that cannot conceive to consider adopting. 
Pope Francis called on couples to have children instead of pets and for those that cannot conceive to consider adopting. -
China Reluctant To Lift Birth Restrictions Despite Birth Rate Concerns
Officials are reportedly considering other alternative measures to address the nation's declining birth rate. 
Officials are reportedly considering other alternative measures to address the nation's declining birth rate. -
Cash Per Child Program Proposed To Increase China's Low Birth Rate
A major financial incentive is being proposed to help increase China's low birth rate. 
A major financial incentive is being proposed to help increase China's low birth rate.
