In the first week of March 2026, Beijing introduced a comprehensive five-year initiative aimed at fostering a "childbirth-supportive environment," with an allocation of 180 billion yuan (approximately $25.8 billion) dedicated to expanding access to prenatal services, covering in vitro fertilization treatments, offering childcare financial assistance, and providing housing incentives for new families. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the Trump administration pursued an alternative strategy focused on encouraging population growth, featuring a $1,000 […]
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