China is an LEDC (Less economically developed country).
This mystery investigates China’s strategies for coping with a large and growing population and how it affects the people.
By the end of it you should: - know how China has tried to limit the growth of its population and
- understand some of the effects of this policy on its population.
Mai Ling has no brothers or sisters.
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Mai Ling lives in Beijing, China.
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Mai Ling’s parents are both in charge of sections at nearby factories.
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Mai Ling has many computer games.
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China’s birth rate has declined from 22 per 1000 in 1982 to ?? per thousand in 2000.
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Mai Ling’s parents had to seek permission from the authorities before they could have a child.
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China’s population was expected to reach 1.6 billion by 2045.
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Parents in China receive the cost of child care and medical expenses for their one child.
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Many companies have moved their production to China to take advantage of the cheap cost of labour.
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Parents in China may have to repay benefits if they have a second child.
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Parents in China fear there will be nobody to look after them when they get older.
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Mai Ling enjoys school because she can meet with her friends.
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There has been a large increase in pregnancy terminations in China since 1979.
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In rural areas, female infanticide has increased dramatically since 1980.
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Mai Ling longs for a brother or sister.
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Mai Ling is prone to temper tantrums.
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Mai Ling has her own music centre with many up to date CDs.
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Mai Ling’s tea time includes a long discussion about her school work during the day.
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Mai Ling’s parents check her homework every night.
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Mai Ling’s diet includes rice on most days.
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Mai Ling has her own bedroom in the small family flat she lives in.
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Mai Ling quite enjoys her 20 minute walk to school every morning.
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Mai Ling’s parents expect her to get good grades and go on to Beijing University when she is older.
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When Mai Ling gets married she will be expected to live with her husband’s family.
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Couples in China cannot get married under the age of 25 years.
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Children in China are expected to look after elderly parents because pensions are low.
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If Mai Ling had lived in the countryside she would have been able to have a younger brother or sister.
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