Jonny Fan

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I write primarily in Chinese. Some pieces are AI-translated; please excuse any inaccuracies.

  • The Dilemma of Pro-natalist Policies in Public Narratives in East Asia

    Global low fertility has become an undeniable social issue, posing severe challenges to socio-economic sustainability in countries ranging from Japan, South Korea, and Europe to China. In response, governments have swiftly introduced “technical” solutions—financial subsidies, tax incentives, extended maternity leave, and childcare services. To policymakers, this is an economic lever: reduce the cost of child-rearing…

  • Focusing on Non-Quantitative Factors: New Generation Population Research Institute Established

    by Yi Cai Against the backdrop of declining global fertility rates and accelerating population aging, the New Generation Population Research Institute(新世代人口研究中心)—a research institution dedicated to population and fertility issues—was recently established in Hong Kong. An Interdisciplinary Approach The institute is positioned as an interdisciplinary and cross-regional platform for research and cooperation. It is committed to studying…