A man pushes a child on a suitcase at Beijing West railway station on January 18. A population that is slowly shrinking will pose new challenges for China’s leaders. Photo: AP
Opinion
Opinion
With China unlikely to see a baby boom, boosting population quality should be the focus
- Policies to encourage couples to have children will have a limited impact, especially now that small family sizes are the norm
- Instead, Beijing should take steps to improve education and skills training, reform the healthcare system and create the conditions for healthy living
A man pushes a child on a suitcase at Beijing West railway station on January 18. A population that is slowly shrinking will pose new challenges for China’s leaders. Photo: AP
