Asia Pacific Jan 17, 2022
Beijing scrapped its decades-old one-child policy in 2016, replacing it with a two-child limit to try to avoid the economic risks from a rapidly aging population.
Asia Pacific / Social Issues Dec 21, 2021
China bill would ban employers asking about pregnancy status
Gender discrimination is already illegal, but current laws are vague, and Beijing seeks to ease pressure on working women as the birth rate declines.
National Nov 30, 2021
Hospital staff shortages burdening parents of Japan's sick children
Some 85% of affected parents are forced to regularly care full-time for their children despite paying patient fees, a survey shows.
National / Crime & Legal Nov 5, 2021
A hospital stay in 1997 revealed that mother, father and son had incompatible blood types, spurring DNA tests and lawsuits.
National Oct 24, 2021
Medical group to permit preimplantation diagnosis in fertility care
Currently, the society only permits the use of preimplantation diagnosis, or the testing of chromosomes of eggs fertilized in vitro, in clinical research.
World / Social Issues Oct 3, 2021
Thousands march for abortion rights in U.S. amid increased restrictions
In Washington, close to 10,000 protesters rallied in a square near the White House under sunny skies before marching to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Asia Pacific Sep 27, 2021
China says will clamp down on abortions for 'nonmedical purposes'
China will reduce the number of abortions performed for "nonmedical purposes," the country's Cabinet said in new guidelines issued on Monday, that it said were aimed at improving women's reproductive health. China has already enacted strict measures aimed at preventing sex-selective abortions, and health authorities ...
World / Social Issues Sep 23, 2021
Child care issues have driven a workforce gender gap for decades. The pandemic has made it undeniably worse.
National Sep 6, 2021
Mothers in Japan feeling greater stress during pandemic, survey finds
Among mothers, 59.0% said a cause of stress is the fact they "have less chance to meet people," higher than the 47.3% who felt the same among respondents as a whole.
National | Regional voices: Chubu Aug 23, 2021
Should you vaccinate your children against COVID-19? Here's what to consider.
The coronavirus affects younger people differently. Here are several factors to help you decide whether your child should get the shots.
National Aug 14, 2021
Japan to give public employees paid leave for infertility treatment
Increasing access to infertility treatment has been a focus for Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who pushed for it to be covered by public health insurance from next April.
National Aug 4, 2021
A hunger strike reignites conversations about parental rights in Japan
by Tomohiro Osaki
Detractors of the country's system of sole parental authority say it promotes child "abductions," while supporters say change could exacerbate domestic abuse.