China is replacing its one-child policy with a two-child policy but couple will not have free rein to have any more than that. Photo: AP China is replacing its one-child policy with a two-child policy but couple will not have free rein to have any more than that. Photo: AP
China is replacing its one-child policy with a two-child policy but couple will not have free rein to have any more than that. Photo: AP
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China's population to peak in 2029 under two-child policy: family planning official

Economic boost from extra births due to new two-child policy will be welcome, but overpopulation problems endure

Zhuang Pinghui
Zhuang Pinghui

Updated: 5:54am, 11 Nov, 2015

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China is replacing its one-child policy with a two-child policy but couple will not have free rein to have any more than that. Photo: AP China is replacing its one-child policy with a two-child policy but couple will not have free rein to have any more than that. Photo: AP
China is replacing its one-child policy with a two-child policy but couple will not have free rein to have any more than that. Photo: AP
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