TTC Extra: China's One-Child Policy

Name: TTC Extra: China's One-Child Policy
Uploaded: 2013-11-15T20:05:24Z
Duration: P240S
Description: In 1979 China instituted its first one-child policy to slow population growth. Despite the country still leading the world in population size, the policy has been amended to allow some couples a second child. Contrary to the former law, now only one parent needs to be an only-child to legally have a second child. Panelists: Megan Beyer, Genevieve Wood, Patricia Sosa, Mercedes Viana Schlapp

Clip: 11/15/2013 | 4m

In 1979 China instituted its first one-child policy to slow population growth. Despite the country still leading the world in population size, the policy has been amended to allow some couples a second child. Contrary to the former law, now only one parent needs to be an only-child to legally have a second child. Panelists: Megan Beyer, Genevieve Wood, Patricia Sosa, Mercedes Viana Schlapp

Aired: 11/15/13

Rating: NR

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TTC Extra: China's One-Child Policy

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