EPISODE · Jun 21, 2021 · 17 MIN
China's New Three-Child Policy
from Heritage Explains · host Heritage Podcast Network
The Chinese Communist Party recently announced they will increase the number of children families are allowed to have from two to three. This comes after historically low birth rates last year, and growing concerns that China will not have a population to keep up with the growth. But will it work? It poses the fundamental question: Does the family support government or does government support the family? This week, we talk about China's vested interest in controlling personal family decisions, how the US should respond, and why a three-child policy will not help the Chinese People. Show Notes:Olivia's recent piece in Forbes: Why a Three-Child Policy Doesn’t Actually Help the Chinese PeopleHeritage Foundation's effort to counter China Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Chinese Communist Party recently announced they will increase the number of children families are allowed to have from two to three. This comes after historically low birth rates last year, and growing concerns that China will not have a population to keep up with the growth. But will it work? It poses the fundamental question: Does the family support government or does government support the family? This week, we talk about China's vested interest in controlling personal family decisions, how the US should respond, and why a three-child policy will not help the Chinese People. Show Notes:Olivia's recent piece in Forbes: Why a Three-Child Policy Doesn’t Actually Help the Chinese PeopleHeritage Foundation's effort to counter China Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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