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The UNFPA had been giving money to China to aid their failing resources. In 1994, $40 million was given to China. However, when they determined that the money was going towards abortions, to further violate women and unborn girls, they stopped.

In 1979, China started the one child per family policy.This policy stated that citizens must obtain a birth certificate before the birth of their children. The citizens would be offered special benefits if they agreed to have only one child. Citizens who did have more than one child would either be taxed an amount up to fifty percent of their income, or punished by loss of employment or loss of other benefits.

At one time, the birth-quota system was established to monitor population growth. Under this system, the government set target goals for each region. Local officials were mainly held responsible for making sure that the population growth totals did not exceed target goals. If target goals were not met, the local officials were punished by law or by loss of privileges.

Other methods that have been used to restrict rising population totals include birth control programs and economic changes. In the early 80s, sterilization goals were set and made mandatory for people who had two children. Tubal ligations, vasectomies, and abortions amounted to 35% of the total birth control methods. In addition, the economy changed from primarily one of agriculture to industry. The government used this to its advantage by spreading the view that economic growth would delay population growth.

There have been many problems with the policies and programs established by Chinese officials. These programs have have had little success. Local officials in charge of growth totals have falsified reports in order to avoid punishment. Consequently, this has led to underreporting of the number of births. Also, people of rural communities, who depend on having larger families to help with the farms have found ways around the birth-quota system.

The Chinese government has also had to deal with political and social confusion as a result of its strict policies. The United States, as well as many other countries, have publicly expressed their disapproval with Chinese leaders for their sterilization policies. In addition, the Chinese citizens have retaliated with acts of violence related to the one child policy. Finally, the cultural preference for sons has led to a large number of female gender changes. As a result, the Chinese government has had to relax policies to include the 'daughter-only-household' policy, which allows rural couples having a daughter first to be allowed to have a second child.

Serious reforms are needed to ensure that China's population will not continue to grow. Better policies, more education, and urbanization could help China to reach population target goals.