In recent years, the phenomenon of aging and declining birthrate has been intertwined, like a heavy shadow, shrouding the sky of social and economic development. The high cost of childbearing, the conflict between work and childbearing, and the education of children are all behind the decline in fertility. What is more serious is that the rising infertility rate, like a silent storm, has intensified the downward pressure on the fertility rate.
According to the Lancet China Maternal and Child Health Special Invited Major Report, from 2007 to 2020, the incidence of infertility in China climbed from 12% to 18%. Behind these cold numbers, there are countless families' expectations, anxieties and helplessness. In this context, Li Chuyuan, deputy to the National People's Congress, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Group, put forward targeted suggestions with profound insight and humanistic care.
He emphasized that it is necessary to focus on the deep contradiction between "being able to give birth and not wanting to be born" and "wanting to be born but not being able to give birth", and increase policy support in multiple dimensions. Specifically, he suggested increasing childcare subsidies, providing more employment support for women of childbearing age, and granting exemptions and exemptions in personal income tax. In addition, in order to balance the conflict between family and work, he suggested increasing male escort leave and parental leave so that both parents can better participate in the child's development.
In terms of individual income tax deduction for children's education expenses, Li Chuyuan believes that the current regulations still need to be improved. He suggested that both parents should enjoy this preferential treatment, and for families with two or three children, the tax deduction should be appropriately increased to reflect the policy's encouragement and support for childbirth. In addition, Li Chuyuan also proposed that the level of assisted reproductive technology should be improved, and the unique role of traditional Chinese medicine in the preventive health care and disease diagnosis and treatment of women and children should be fully utilized.
These suggestions not only reflect the deep thinking on the issue of childbirth, but also demonstrate a high sense of responsibility for family happiness and social development. We look forward to the heeding and implementation of these recommendations, which will inject new vitality into building a more harmonious and prosperous society. After all, childbearing is not only a family's choice, but also a society's responsibility and responsibility.
Editor: Miss Rabbit.