In a bid to address its declining birth rate, China has imposed a 13% tax on condoms and contraceptive drugs as part of a broader plan to encourage higher fertility rates. This move, announced alongside promises of cheaper childcare, comes ten years after the end of the controversial one-child policy. Despite these efforts, many citizens remain skeptical and resistant to the idea of having more children, leading to ridicule and criticism of the new tax measures. Experts express concerns about the potential implications of such demographic strategies as the government faces significant public backlash over its attempts to reverse the effects of past population control measures.