Dr. Lauren A. Johnston is a research associate, China Institute, SOAS, University of London. She is founder and managing director of New South Economics.
Beijing's population policy remains a mirror of its economic policy


Babies at a hospital in Huainan: a three-child policy means that restrictions remain. © Imaginechina/AP
Dr. Lauren A. Johnston is a research associate, China Institute, SOAS, University of London. She is founder and managing director of New South Economics.