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China Pledges Birth-Friendly Society to Reverse Decline
China announces a five-year plan to build a "childbirth-friendly society" with expanded support for families, education, and elder care as the nation tackles its fourth year of population decline. The ambitious reform targets 400 million seniors by 2035 while promoting positive attitudes toward parenthood.