Why I decided to have a baby
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China has seen a key demographic U turn: the country had 850,000 fewer people last year than in 2021 as its population shrunk for the first time since 1961. Today, many young people in China are reluctant to give birth, citing a slew of reasons, from financial burden to limited medical resources. Along with many expectant mothers in China, CGTN reporter Cao Bing is looking forward to her baby's arrival. Why did she decide to have a child? What’s her view about a family-friendly society? She shared her thoughts in this week’s episode of Deep Dive.
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