China’s State Council pledged policies supporting marriage, childbirth and childrearing to build what it called a “fertility-friendly society.” China’s population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, and experts warned it could decline further.
WHO:China’s State Council
WHAT:pledged policies supporting marriage, childbirth and childrearing to build a “fertility-friendly society”
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE:China
WHY:The policies are intended to support marriage, childbirth and childrearing as China’s population declines.
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