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The population problem that China faces is rapid population growth and the inability of the country to adequately support it (Hofsten 1980, p. 213). Total population in China increased from 574.8 million in 1952 to 987.0 million in 1985 and 1248.1 million in 1998 (Chow 2002, p. 183). The exponential rate of increase has put considerable strain on China's economic and social development, and hinders the improvement of livelihood and quality of life (Information Office of the State Council Of the People's Republic of China 1991).
Experts have persuaded developing countries that rapid population growth was one of the biggest obstacles to economic development, and that these countries would not be able to direct their resources to economic development because they would be consumed in meeting the needs of the large population (Vervoom 2002, p. 150).
The government promoted the 'later, longer, fewer' campaign, which meant delaying marriage, longer spacing between births, and having fewer children (Kane & Choi 1999). The campaign was easily accepted by and did not meet with strong resistance from city residents and people in the rural areas (Poston et al. 2006, p. 14). However, the ambitious aim of reaching zero growth by the year 2000 was unattainable through this campaign.
Introduced in 1979, the aim of the one-child policy was to limit the population of the country to 1.2 billion by the year 2000 (Poston et al. 2006, p. 8). Wide ranges of incentives were granted to encourage couples to commit themselves to having only one child.
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Which countries have the strongest population control policies?
China and korea
What are three countries that use or have used eugenic population policies?
China, Germany and USA
Describe China's population problemwhat has China done to solve the problem?
China has the highest population in the world of 1.2 billion(twenty one percent of the world's population). The Chinese government has tried to come up a solution to the problem of increasing population but with moderate success.
How are population control policies of India and China different?
The growth rate of India's population is faster than the population of China due to less rigid fertility control measurement of India's government.
What cause China's overpopulation?
China's problem with overpopulation happened over the last 60 years. The policies of Mao Zedong, which encouraged families to have as many children as possible. Chinese families were having 5,6,7 children apiece and the population exploded.
Which countries are considered antinatalist and what policies do they have in place to discourage or limit population growth?
Antinatalist countries, such as China and India, have policies in place to limit population growth. These policies include restrictions on family size, incentives for sterilization, and education programs promoting smaller families.
Which countries are considered anti-natalist and what policies do they have in place to discourage population growth?
Anti-natalist countries, such as China and India, have policies in place to discourage population growth. These policies include restrictions on family size, financial penalties for having more children, and incentives for sterilization or contraception.
Which countries have implemented anti-natalist policies to control population growth?
China, India, and Singapore are examples of countries that have implemented anti-natalist policies to control population growth. These policies often include measures such as family planning programs, incentives for smaller families, and restrictions on the number of children a family can have.
What has the author John S Aird written?
John S. Aird has written: 'Estimates and projections of the population of mainland China: 1953-1986' -- subject(s): Population 'Future implications of alternative family planning policies in China' -- subject(s): Birth control, Population policy
What is an example of anti-natalist policies implemented by a government to control population growth?
One example of anti-natalist policies implemented by a government to control population growth is China's one-child policy, which restricted most couples to having only one child in order to curb population growth.
Was there a problem in china without the one child policy?
The populations was far too large and climbing rapidly, China still has the largest population in the world
What is an example of expansive population policies?
Expansive populations are typically used in Communist countries. This is to produce more people to adhere to the communist policies. However, while China is a communist country, they famously have a One Child Per Family policy.
