China's birth rate continues to decline as more young couples deliberately choose a child-free lifestyle. Despite family expectations and tradition, the new generation values personal freedom, emotional readiness, and financial stability more before considering having children.
Its deeper impact can also be seen in the demography of the country, where the population continues to shrink and age. In just a few years, the number of births has dropped significantly, reflecting a clear change in society's perspective on family and responsibility. For many, having children is no longer considered an automatic stage of life.
While there are measures to encourage childbearing, the high cost of raising children, uncertain economic conditions, and long work hours remain major obstacles. In this context, many couples continue to choose to wait—or avoid having children altogether—as they redefine the meaning of success and fulfillment in modern society.
