This policy was introduced in 1978 but came majorly into effect since 2002. Due to this, there were many parents in this country who became ‘Shidu Fumu’. However, a decision taken in late 2014 will ensure that this policy is amended. This was done in order to balance the country’s population structure.
What was thus modified?
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China’s one child policy replaced by two child policy
Shidu is a phenomenon denoting the loss of a parent's only child. The amended policy, which will come into force on 1 January 2016, will lift the restrictions on couples from having only one child.