China one-child policy

Chinese women are owed profound apologies for the extensive and inhumane acts committed against them during the one-child policy years. But genuine contrition doesn’t stop at words.

China's government is aware of the looming demographic crisis. So why is it so reluctant to adopt family-friendly policies?

China moves to a three-child policy, but will it make a difference for the plunging birthrate?

The marginal growth announced by Beijing suggests China’s population is near its peak.

Even while China loosens restrictions on family size elsewhere, rates of forced birth control and sterilization are growing in Xinjiang.

Over generations, China’s one-child policy drove a demographic disaster that has sparked a devastatingly cruel trade.

Don't be misled by the erroneous notion that China possesses some uniquely successful capacity for long-range planning.

The two-child policy is helping, but not enough to turn the tide of a looming demographic crisis.

The proposals triggered a large wave of criticism and sarcasm online.

Thanks to the one child policy, Chinese men are turning to Ukrainian brides and sex trafficking to find wives.

Insights from Helen Wang.