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
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
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
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
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024