“育儿礼包”接连放出，生育支持政策体系加快完善

Core Viewpoint - The recent implementation of various "parenting packages" by national and local governments aims to enhance the fertility support policy system, with tangible measures being rolled out to encourage childbirth and alleviate the financial burden on families [1][4]. Group 1: National Policies - Starting January 1, 2025, a nationwide parenting subsidy will be provided for children under three years old, with an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child [4]. - The government has announced plans to gradually implement free preschool education, starting from the fall semester of 2025, which will exempt public kindergarten fees for the last year of preschool [4]. - The combination of parenting subsidies and free preschool education is expected to lower the cost of raising children and further promote childbirth intentions [4]. Group 2: Local Initiatives - Shanghai has introduced a social insurance subsidy for female employees during maternity leave, covering 50% of the employer's contributions to various insurance types for six months [2][3]. - The "parent-friendly positions" initiative encourages employers to offer flexible work arrangements for returning mothers, benefiting over 5,000 individuals since its pilot launch [3]. - Beijing and Sichuan have also announced measures to enhance the fertility support policy system, including direct payment of maternity benefits to individuals and establishing a parenting subsidy system [5][6]. Group 3: Systematic Approach - The Chinese government emphasizes a systematic approach to fertility support, integrating economic, time, educational, and housing support measures [7]. - Economic support includes tax deductions for childcare costs and direct payment of maternity benefits, while time support involves extending maternity leave and introducing paternity leave [7]. - Educational support focuses on free preschool education and policies to facilitate school attendance for families with multiple children, while housing support includes increased loan limits for families with more children [7].