China said it will allow couples to have up to three children, as the world’s most populous nation faces decreasing birth rates. China replaced its decades-long one-child policy in 2016 with a two-child limit, but birth rates have continued to decline. China’s recent census also marked a drop in the working-age population.
Extra: India is expected to overtake China as the most populous country by 2025.
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