The HRIC Daily Brief is a daily selection of news stories and commentary related to human rights in China, drawn from Chinese- and English-language news and online media sources that we monitor daily. In addition to headlines and source links, HRIC also provides English translation of Chinese headlines.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Population (人口)

卫计委调查称约5-6成"单独"夫妇愿生二胎 (National family planning office: only 50-60% of couples with one only-child parent are willing to have a second child)
Economic Observer, November 19, 2013
http://www.eeo.com.cn/2013/1119/252335.shtml

Relaxing one-child policy will create near-term baby boom but real benefits will take years to see
South China Morning Post, November 19, 2013
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1359802/relaxing-one-child-policy-will-create-near-term-baby-boom-real-benefits