China faces backlash on move to reduce abortions as Beijing tries to boost birth rate to counter ageing population
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Sep 28 2021 at 11:00 AM GMT
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- The Chinese government’s move to discourage abortions for “non-medical” purposes has been met by a public backlash, with many seeing this as an intrusive measure meant to raise the country’s birthrate.
- The State Council said on Monday it will: “reduce the rate of abortions needed for non-medical reasons”, as part of its efforts to improve women’s health, according to a series of new guidelines addressing issues related to women and children in the country.
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- Published Sep 28, 2021 11:00 AM GMT