Economics

Xi's Baby Steps on Child Policies Seen as Weakness, Not Strength

  • New 'two-child' rule shows party reluctance to give up control
  • Gradual change expected to do little to lift economic growth

China Ending One-Child Policy 'Long Overdue': Ulrich

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While President Xi Jinping’s decision to end a one-child policy in place for more than three decades may appear bold, the move says more about the Communist Party’s insecurity than its resolve to tackle economic problems.

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