US EditionChina's Sichuan province to offer extended marriage and maternity leave
- Sichuan Province is extending marriage leave to a maximum of 25 days, with an additional five days for premarital examinations, as reported by the Health Commission of Sichuan Province.
- Maternity leave will increase to 150 days to support childbirth efforts, according to draft regulations from Jiemian News.
- Spousal paternity leave will also be extended from 20 to 30 days to promote shared parenting responsibilities, as noted in the new proposal.
- Sichuan's permanent resident population has declined for two consecutive years, from 83.74 million at the end of 2022 to 83.64 million in 2024, as stated in the Statistical Communiqué by the Sichuan Provincial Bureau of Statistics.
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Sichuan Province's Bold Proposal: Boosting Birth Rates with Extended Leave
Sichuan's health authorities propose extending marriage and maternity leave to boost China's birth rates amidst a population decline. The province is seeking public feedback, aiming to foster a fertility-friendly society. Measures address low birth rates and the impending retirement of millions.
SW China’s Sichuan solicits public opinions on extending marriage leave to 25 days, maternity leave to 150 days
Southwest China’s Sichuan Province is intensifying efforts to encourage and support childbirth by extending marriage leave to a maximum of 25 days and maternity leave to up to 150 days, along with other policy improvements aimed at fostering a birth-friendly society.
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