China has introduced a national childcare subsidy of 99.9 billion yuan to help families with the costs associated with raising children under three. While this financial assistance is acknowledged as helpful, particularly for covering expenses like nappies and milk, experts argue it is insufficient to significantly boost the country's declining birth rate. The core issue, according to commentators, is not the cost of raising children but the unequal burden placed on women, who often face career setbacks and a loss of opportunities when choosing motherhood. AI
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