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One-Child Policy Architect Dies Amid Population Crisis

12/25/2025

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Peng Peiyun, former head of China's one-child policy, died on December 21, 2025, at nearly 96.
The one-child policy, enforced from 1980 to 2015, led to forced abortions and a significant population decline.
China's population dropped to 1.39 billion in 2024.
Experts predict the trend will worsen.
Beijing is implementing measures to increase birth rates, such as childcare subsidies.

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Story summary

Peng Peiyun, former head of China's one-child policy, died on December 21, 2025, at nearly 96.
The one-child policy, enforced from 1980 to 2015, led to forced abortions and a significant population decline.
China's population dropped to 1.39 billion in 2024.
Experts predict the trend will worsen.
Beijing is implementing measures to increase birth rates, such as childcare subsidies.