How many single parents are in China?

With the rejection of marriage has come heightened acknowledgment of single mothers. There are no official statistics on single mothers, but a 2018 report by the state-backed All-China Womens Federation estimated there would be at least 19.4 million single mothers in 2020.

Do you need a permit to have a child in China?

Before having a child, Chinese couples must apply for permission, called a birth permit. In rural areas, couples may apply a birth permit to have a second child if their firstborn is a girl, and couples are allowed three children if they are of an ethnic minority.

Are babies born in China automatically citizens?

Individuals born within the Peoples Republic of China automatically receive Chinese nationality at birth if at least one parent is a Chinese national. Successful applicants are required to renounce any foreign nationalities they have.

Why is China so overpopulated?

Overpopulation in China began after World War II in 1949, when Chinese families were encouraged to have as many children as possible in hopes of bringing more money to the country, building a better army, and producing more food.