To turn around the falling birth rates, China needs "a combination of strong direct financial incentives," Xu said, particularly subsidies and benefits for housing.

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To turn around the falling birth rates, China needs "a combination of strong direct financial incentives," Xu said, particularly subsidies and benefits for housing.