Event Brief
Dec 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM ET
China to hike tax on condoms to boost birth rate
By The BriefBrief
Starting January 1, China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms to encourage higher birth rates.
WHO: Chinese government
WHAT: Imposing a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptives
WHEN: Dec 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: To boost the falling birth rate and modernize tax laws
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
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