China’s population falls again as births drop 17% a decade after the 1-child policy ended

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By HUIZHONG WUJanuary 19, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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China's population is declining, with births dropping 17% a decade after the end of the one-child policy. Despite ending the restrictive policy and implementing measures like cash subsidies and proposed taxes on condoms, the government has not yet succeeded in reversing the trend. Authorities are now trying various initiatives to encourage more births after generations of limiting family size. The population figures indicate that these efforts to boost the birth rate have not been effective to date. The situation highlights the challenge of changing societal norms and family planning decisions after decades of strict population control.

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