Attention Buying contraceptives has become expensive in this country, the government suddenly increased the tax

Beijing: India’s neighboring country China is currently facing a problem which it had never even imagined. China’s population is continuously decreasing and to deal with this crisis, the Xi Jinping government has now taken a very surprising decision. China has now announced to impose heavy taxes on condoms and other contraceptive products.

New rule came into effect from January 1

China’s Xi Jinping government has changed its decades-old policy on contraceptives. 13 percent sales tax Have decided to install. Let us tell you that this new rule has become effective in the entire country from January 1, 2026. This decision is having a direct impact on the pockets of the general public, because now the prices of condoms and contraceptive pills have increased significantly in China.

Decision changed after 30 years, why is China scared?

The change in China’s demography i.e. population figures in the last few years has given sleepless nights to the government. The interesting thing is that since 1994, these products were completely exempted from tax in China so that the population could be controlled. There was a time when China had implemented ‘One Child Policy’ and taken steps like forced sterilization, but today after 30 years the situation is completely opposite. Now the declining population has become the biggest economic and social challenge for China.

Population decreased for the third consecutive year

China, one of the world’s largest economies, is not able to increase its birth rate despite all efforts. According to government data, China’s total population has declined for the third consecutive year in the year 2024. Experts have warned that if this trend continues, China will have a huge shortage of working youth in the future, due to which its economy may completely collapse.

journey from strictness to softness

China’s history has been very strict regarding population. In the 1970s, when China’s population reached 1 billion, the ‘One Child Policy’ was in force there. Strict fines and action were taken against those who broke the rules. However, sensing the danger, the government allowed two children in 2016 and then in 2021 it was increased to three children. But now the government wants people to expand their families without any restrictions.

Inflation is becoming a hindrance, government is luring

In China, not only policies but also rising inflation is the main reason for low birth rate. People are afraid of the expense of raising children. Keeping this in view, the government is now running courses like ‘Love Education’ in schools and cash rewards and other benefits are also being given for getting married and having children. Imposing tax on contraceptives is also part of this strategy so that the population graph can somehow be taken up.