China's Three-Child Policy Explained

China's 1979 one-child policy curbed population growth but led to a decline in working-age citizens. The UN predicts further shrinkage by 2045, with a third of the population over 60. China is easing family planning policies, potentially allowing three-child families to maintain population balance. However, this increases pressure on the only-child generation, and many working women find multiple children incompatible with career success. Bloomberg Economics suggests implementing birth-friendly policies and raising the pension age to mitigate workforce decline and aging issues.

What was one of the main outcomes of China's 1979 one-child policy?

• An increase in the birth rate

• A decline in the working-age population

• A rise in the number of elderly citizens

• A boost in economic growth

By 2045, what percentage of China's population is projected to be over 60 years old?

• One-fourth

• One-third

• One-fifth

• One-half

What family structure is China moving away from with its new family planning policies?

• 3-2-1

• 2-1-1

• 4-2-1

• 5-3-2

What is a significant challenge faced by working women in China regarding family planning?

• High cost of living

• Incompatibility of multiple children with career success

• Limited maternity leave

• Lack of childcare facilities

What measures does Bloomberg Economics suggest to address China's workforce decline?

• Increasing the retirement age and implementing birth-friendly policies

• Reducing taxes and increasing wages

• Encouraging immigration and investing in technology

• Building more schools and hospitals