China Moves Toward National Childcare Law to Tackle Deepening Demographic Challenges

China Moves Toward National Childcare Law to Tackle Deepening Demographic Challenges

  • December 22, 2025

A Legislative Push to Support Young Families China has taken a significant step toward reshaping its childcare system as part of a broader effort to address the country’s worsening demographic decline. Lawmakers have introduced a draft Childcare Services Law for national review, signaling

Local governments expand fertility subsidies to boost birth rates

Local governments expand fertility subsidies to boost birth rates

  • December 15, 2025

Across China, local governments are increasing financial support for fertility treatments as part of a broader effort to address the country’s rapidly declining birth rate. From direct cash incentives to partial reimbursement of medical procedures, authorities are investing heavily in in vitro fertilisation