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China's one child policy stuck in controversy: China has experienced a severe demographic crisis with a significant decline in the birth rate, leading to the closure of thousands of kindergartens. According to China's Ministry of Education, the total number of kindergartens in China is expected to decline by 14,808 to 274,400 in 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline. Last year, 5.3 lakh fewer children enrolled in kindergarten, a decline of 11.55 percent. Primary schools also saw a decline of 3.8 percent.
Government plans to make marriage process easier and divorce process harder to increase population
The birthrate crisis is also threatening China's future economic growth. In 2023, China's population is expected to fall for the second consecutive year to 1.4 billion, a decline of twenty million. Due to this decline, India overtook China to become the most populous country in the world.
Furthermore, China is facing another crisis as its aging population continues to grow. By 2023, 30 million Chinese citizens will be over 60 years of age. According to an estimate, this number may increase to 50 crore by 2050, which may increase pressure on the country's economy.
The one-child policy, which lasted for decades and was relaxed until 2016, is blamed for this demographic crisis. Although the policy now allows three children, many couples avoid having more children due to rising costs.
Furthermore, due to the increasing demand for care of the elderly, many kindergartens have become centers of care for senior citizens.
To address the problem, China has raised the retirement age and is considering strategies to reduce the burden of caring for the elderly. Experts recommend involving children under three years of age and coordinating care and education services.
Despite such changes, the government continues to focus on promoting family stability, primarily by making marriage easier and divorce more difficult, in order to prevent population decline and increase the youth population.
