Many women are continuing to delay their plans to marry or have children, China's National Health Commission said, adding that rapid economic and social developments have led to 'profound changes.'
August 23, 2022, 3:58 AMHONG KONG - China's National Health Commission said COVID-19 has contributed to the decline in the country's marriage and birth rates that has accelerated in recent years due to the high costs of education and child-rearing.
Young people relocating to urban areas, more time spent on education and high-pressure working environments have also played their part, it added. "The coronavirus has also had a clear impact on the marriage and childbirth arrangements of some people," the commission said.New births in China are set to fall to record lows this year, demographers say, with forecasts calling for a drop below 10 million compared to last year's 10.6 million babies - a level 11.5% lower than in 2020.
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