In recent years, with the intensification of the aging population and the continuous decline in the birth rate, the population situation in mainland China is grim. Although the liberalization of the two-child policy aims to increase the birth rate, the data shows that the effect of the second and third children is not satisfactory. Against this backdrop, the state has once again introduced new policies to deal with the demographic crisis.
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Demographic crisis: the second and third children are ineffective
The once-highly-anticipated two-child policy has not increased the birth rate as expected. Although some areas experienced a certain degree of birth peak when the two-child policy was initially implemented, this phenomenon quickly subsided. Faced with financial pressures and educational burdens, many families choose to have only one child or no longer have children. In addition, the increased willingness of women to participate in their careers is also one of the main reasons for the decline in fertility rates.
The state has made a new move: strengthening population control
In the face of the population alarm sounding again, the country is taking new measures to deal with the demographic crisis. The latest policy measures include, but are not limited to:
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1. Reform the maternity insurance system
The government will further improve the maternity insurance system, increase maternity allowance and medical security benefits, reduce the financial burden on families, and encourage more families to choose to have children.
2. Broaden employment opportunities for women of childbearing age
By increasing employment opportunities for women of childbearing age and flexible work systems, we will meet women's expectations for pursuing careers and marrying and childbearing, and promote fertility growth.
3. Provide comprehensive childcare services
The State will continue to intensify the construction and management of childcare institutions, provide high-quality and affordable childcare services, provide families with more choices, and ease the pressure on children's education.
4. Improve the education system
Reform the school education system, reduce students' excessive homework burden, promote quality education, and make families more willing to have multiple children.
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5. Improve the level of old-age security for the elderly
Through measures such as improving pension benefits and developing community pension services, we will increase the attractiveness of old-age security and encourage families to have second and third children.
Faced with the reality that the population alarm is sounding again, the state has adopted a series of new measures to deal with the demographic crisis. However, changing the demographic structure requires long-term efforts and the participation of the whole society, and cannot rely solely on the power of policies. Each of us should think about how we can contribute at the individual and family levels to alleviate the demographic problem.