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Oct 9, 2020

It’s been five years since China abandoned its one-child rule

And there still aren’t enough people in the country to sustain the economy. Plus, the Nobel Peace Prize goes to the World Food Programme. And, with winter coming, restaurants may have to rethink outdoor dining.

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Fang Zixian and his abundance of toys — the first generation in his family to have such items.
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United Nations World Food Programme wins the Nobel Peace Prize
The BBC’s Caroline Hawley reports.
Restaurants in colder areas face new challenges in outdoor dining as winter approaches
by Andy Uhler
Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
Outdoor dining has been a lifeline for many restaurants during the pandemic. But now? Some may need to rethink how to keep patrons and food warm.
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Cost of child rearing in China hinders baby boom
by Jennifer Pak
Charles Zhang/Marketplace
Besides the high costs of raising children, the cost of living is often cited as one of the key deterrents for young parents.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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It’s been five years since China abandoned its one-child rule

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Segments From This Episode

United Nations World Food Programme wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Restaurants in colder areas face new challenges in outdoor dining as winter approaches

Cost of child rearing in China hinders baby boom

The Team