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China population to begin shrinking by 2025: Officials

China population to begin shrinking by 2025: Officials

The world's most-populous country has been grappling with a looming demographic crisis as it faces a rapidly ageing workforce.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Babies wanted: Chinese province may offer a year of maternity leave

Babies wanted: Chinese province may offer a year of maternity leave

In an effort to encourage couples to have children, Shaanxi is looking to sharply increase the duration of paid maternity leave.
Wed Nov 03 2021
No baby boom in China as births fall further in 2020

No baby boom in China as births fall further in 2020

China introduced the one-child policy in the late 1970s in a dramatic effort to slow rapid population growth, before reversing it in 2016.
Wed Feb 10 2021
China drops one-child policy, but exhausted 'tiger moms' say one is plenty

China drops one-child policy, but exhausted 'tiger moms' say one is plenty

After devoting all of their time and energy into their only child, many parents said they are simply exhausted for a second child.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Among the believers: Hope endures for MH370 relatives

Among the believers: Hope endures for MH370 relatives

For many Chinese families, the impact of the disaster was magnified by the one-child policy.
Tue Mar 08 2016
China's new two-child policy law takes effect

China's new two-child policy law takes effect

The "one child policy", instituted in the late 1970s, restricted most couples to only a single offspring through a system of fines for violators and even forced abortions.
Fri Jan 01 2016
Easing of China one-child policy too late for those who lost only child

Easing of China one-child policy too late for those who lost only child

Easing of China's one-child policy is said to be too late for parents who have lost their only child.
Fri Nov 27 2015
Horrors of one-child policy leave deep scars in Chinese society

Horrors of one-child policy leave deep scars in Chinese society

On Thursday, China's Communist Party announced it was abandoning its unpopular one-child policy after 35 years. But the scars still run deep.
Sat Oct 31 2015
Two's a crowd for many Chinese after policy change

Two's a crowd for many Chinese after policy change

The 'one-child' policy is thought to have prevented an estimated 400 million births in the world's most populous country, where 1.37 billion people live today.
Fri Oct 30 2015
China ends one-child policy: state media

China ends one-child policy: state media

The process has transformed the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people and propelled the country to global prominence.
Thu Oct 29 2015
Fewer Chinese couples want second child than expected: media

Fewer Chinese couples want second child than expected: media

Far fewer Chinese couples applied to have a second child than expected after a relaxation of the country's "one child" policy, state-run media reported.
Thu Oct 30 2014
MH370: One-child family policy, burial rites among factors for Chinese nationals' outburst

MH370: One-child family policy, burial rites among factors for Chinese nationals' outburst

Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said primary reason for the Chinese people's emotional outburst was mainly attributed to the country's one-child policy.
Tue Apr 29 2014
Film director fined more than RM4m for having three kids

Film director fined more than RM4m for having three kids

China fines film director more than RM4m for violating the country's one-child policy.
Fri Jan 10 2014
China's one-child policy change starts first quarter of 2014

China's one-child policy change starts first quarter of 2014

China is expected to relax its decades-long one-child policy in the first quarter of 2014, said the National Health and Family Planning Commission.
Tue Dec 24 2013
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025