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Xi says to start a ‘new trend of family’; refuses to help new families

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the pivotal role women play in shaping a “new trend of family” in light of the country’s ageing population and record-low birth rates. With increasing economic stagnation, the rising costs of raising children, and a trend of

October 31, 2023

Updates

Hong Kong: New Incentives to Counter Falling Birth Rates

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, has announced a range of new measures to try to counter the city’s declining birth rate. Notably, a HK$20,000 (US$2,556) cash incentive will be given to parents holding permanent residency in Hong Kong for every newborn.

October 26, 2023

Updates

Italy’s Free-Fall Birth Rate: 2023’s First Half Seen 3,500 Fewer Births

Italy’s scenic coasts and rich history are overshadowed by a rapidly declining birth rate and conflicting governmental decisions. As Italy drafts its 2024 budget, one cannot help but wonder, will Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s actions start to reflect her vocal commitment to

October 26, 2023

Queen Marie Antoinette of France with her children Princess Marie Therese Charlotte of France and Dauphin Louis Joseph of France

Analysis

Dear Elon, Remote Work Boosts Productivity and Fertility Rates

On Elon Musk’s Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, he argued against the rise of remote work, asserting that people who work from home are “detached from reality.” This perspective, contrasting sharply with his concerns about falling birth rates, paints a hypocritical image and a

October 20, 2023

Analysis·Updates

Meloni Focused on Tax Cuts Over Italy’s Falling Birth Rate in 2024

As Italy confronts an impending demographic crisis and a collapsing birth rate, anticipation builds around its 2024 budget. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a proponent of ‘traditional’ families, is widely expected to infuse policies championing these values. Yet, initial insights into the budget

October 18, 2023

Politics & Policy·Updates

Italy’s Birth Rate: Meloni Likely Focus on Tax Cuts over Families

Italy’s 2024 budget is in the works. A major concern? Italy’s birth rate fell faster than Japan’s. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has championed the ‘traditional’ family, but will the new budget reflect that commitment? Most likely not with her current actions. Why it matters: Italy’s birth

October 10, 2023

Lightning Over China and Taiwan (NASA, International Space Station, 07/27/14)

Updates

China’s Declining Birth Rates: Maternity Wards Are Closing

What’s happening Several hospitals in China have closed or downsized their obstetrics units. This has reignited worries about China’s declining birth rates. Why it matters In 2022, China saw only 9.56 million births. This is nearly a 10% decline from 2021. Predictions

October 7, 2023

Research

California’s Fertility Rate Show Surprising Trends

In the thick of 2020, when COVID-19 was unearthing vast unemployment and breeding global uncertainty, the U.S. saw a peculiar trend. Instead of the anticipated sharp decline, fertility rates dropped only marginally. Key takeaways from a new study, The COVID-19 baby bump

August 21, 2023

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