China Taxes Condoms to Boost Birth Rates

China is adding a tax to condoms to encourage people to have more babies.

The country has been trying to increase its birth rate because the population has been shrinking for three years.

The government is also offering other incentives, like tax breaks for childcare and elder care.

However, many people think the tax on condoms is a bad idea because it might lead to more unplanned pregnancies and the spread of diseases like HIV.

Some people also think the tax won't really change people's minds about having children because raising a child is already very expensive in China.