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one-child policy

Anesthesiologist Liu Jianmin prepares for an abortion at a clinic run by Marie Stopes International in Xi'an in central China's Shaanxi province
Abortion
Abortion access in China has changed drastically amid declining birth rate
A child is supported on the balance beam during classes at a gym
Reproductive rights
China now allows 3 kids per family, but many couples say they can’t afford it
Mother plays with toddler
Reproductive rights
China’s Gen X moms turn to IVF in desperate quest for a second baby
Rebecca Kanthor had a second child in China before the one-child policy change, but she's not Chinese so it didn't apply to her.
Development
Before China’s one-child policy was dropped, some women had babies in secret
Nelson Mandela at Heaven's gates
Global Scan
Many considered Nelson Mandela a saint
Film director Zhang Yimou
Lifestyle & Belief
Chinese film director admits violating one-child policy
A girl walks along a street in Beijing. China has announced reforms to the policy of allowing most families to have only one child.
Global Politics
China loosens its one-child policy in the face of a disturbing population trend
China invites children adopted to US to return to their roots
Development & Education
Is China’s one-child policy coming to an end?
Adopted Chinese Children Learn About Their Roots on ‘Heritage Tour’
Environment
China to relax one-child policy