Birth Control in Mainland China: Ideology and Politics

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The Communist government in China attempted to introduce birth control in 1953. In spite of very powerful attempts to make the people accept the concept, the public remained resistant. In particular, no progress was made with the peasants. Renewed efforts in 1957 were brought about by the realization that in 1957 over 23 million babies could be expected at the present birth rate. The danger of overpopulation was impressed upon the people but met severe criticism at the hands of other party planners and leaders. The program was set back only to be again quietly resumed in 1959 and continues at present. All accepted methods, including sterilization, are advocated. Abortion has never been mentioned as a suitable means of control.

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