2024-10-31
24 分钟Discussion keeps the world turning.
This is Round Table.
Hello, welcome to Roundtable where we serve up piping hot debates on the issues that sizzle in China and beyond.
I'm Neo Honglin.
Starting a family is a beautiful journey, but for many young people today, it can also feel like a daunting challenge.
From childcare to financial stability, the questions and concerns keep keep piling up.
But what if society could lift some of that burden?
With new policies focusing on birth subsidies and better support systems, could we create a world where starting a family is not a possible.
But with much joy, let's explore how we can nurture a society that helps parents thrive.
For this episode, I'm joined by Li Yi and Steve Hatherley.
Now grab your virtual compass and follow us to the heart of the discussion.
What does it take to create a society where young people feel excited and confident about starting a family?
The new government measures aim to provide just that.
Boosting childcare support, offering subsidies and expanding maternity insurance.
We all know building a family friendly society is about more than just policies.
But before talking about how to reshape our cultural environment and addressing everyday challenges new parents face, let's start take a look at the new measures first.
Sure, I think just very recently on October 28, the General Office of the State Council, also known as China's Cabinet, introduced a new set of measures and policies to support childbearing and child rearing.
And Specifically, there are 13 measures to support the whole childbirth process and they cover almost all important faces and issues in terms of childbirth.
To me, from offering more childbirth support services, expanding child care systems, and also to tackle key issues in education, housing and employment, and also to foster a birthing friendly social atmosphere.
I think that's more about raising awareness.