China's Fertility Battle: Taxing Contraceptives Amid Populational Struggles
Published on: Jan. 18, 2026, 9:24 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
China, formerly the world's most populous nation, is struggling with low fertility rates. In an effort to boost birth rates, China has imposed a 13% tax on contraceptives, hoping to encourage higher fertility. However, this move is unlikely to reverse the current demographic trend, similar to ineffective policies in other countries.
