PUBLISHED DECISION GUIDE
China to Revise Family Planning Law for Third Child
Official document outlines changes to family planning policy, including allowing three children and removing penalties.
China will revise its law on population and family planning to legitimize the three-child policy, according to a key document released on July 20.
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Overview of the New Policy
China will revise the law on population and family planning to legitimize the three-child policy, according to a key document released on July 20. The country will allow a couple to have three children, as stated in the decision by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council.
Key Changes
The government will no longer charge a fine for couples who violate the family planning law to have more children than they are allowed. Additionally, how many children an individual has will no longer be a reference when he or she registers for a household account, enrolls in school, or applies for a job.
Supporting Measures
China will improve public services related to family planning, particularly for children's upbringing and care of the elderly, and enhance demographic surveillance and forecasts.
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