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May 31, 2021

China looks to boost population growth, but couples say they just don’t want big families

From the BBC World Service: China said it is now allowing families to have up to three children in order to try to boost slowing population growth. But will relaxed rules have the intended outcome? Plus, Taiwan looks to local COVID-19 vaccine production to speed up immunization. And, we look at the problems caused by improper battery recycling.

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A woman carrying her child buys vegetables at an open market on May 31, 2021 in Wuhan, China.
A woman carrying her child buys vegetables at an open market on May 31, 2021 in Wuhan, China.
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