Events
Population control legislation
stranded by political upheava
l and the 1959-1961 famine.Chinese population exceeds 800 million.
The State Council, China's cabinet, mandates sharp reductions
in population growth rates throughout the 1970s."Later, Longer and Fewer"
Govnt urges urban couples to
have no more than two children
and rural couples no more than three.ONE CHILD POLICYSecond child allowed for families in rural areas.Local govnts allowed
to impose finesCouples who are
both only children
allowed two children.If one parent is an only child
couple can have 2 kids.TWO CHILD POLICYtax incentives offered
for having two childrenPopulation of those over 65
predicted to rise to 330 million in 2050,
roughly the population of the United StatesChina has collected nearly
$315 billion in One Child Policy
fines.Chinese govnt has completed
nearly 330 million abortions.SRB 108.5SRB 115.6SRB 120.5Periods
Fertility rate
falls below
two children
per womanEvent progress
women
practice
family planning
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