重磅会议明确：努力稳定新出生人口规模

Group 1: Population Stability and Economic Impact - The central economic work conference emphasized the importance of stabilizing the new birth population to avoid rapid population decline and to balance demographic structure [1][2] - In 2024, the national birth population is projected to be 9.54 million, an increase of 520,000 from 2023, marking the first rise since 2017, with a birth rate of 6.77‰, up by 0.38‰ from the previous year [1] - The decline in population since 2022 has led to a cumulative decrease of 4.32 million people over three years, highlighting the urgency of stabilizing birth rates to support industries related to maternal and child care [1] Group 2: Marriage and Fertility Support Policies - The promotion of a positive marriage and fertility culture is crucial, with policies aimed at reducing the costs of child-rearing and education through subsidies and tax deductions [2][4] - Data from the Ministry of Civil Affairs indicates that marriage registrations increased by 8.5% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, with 5.152 million couples registering [2] - Various regions are implementing incentives for marriage, such as cash rewards for newlyweds, to encourage higher marriage rates [3] Group 3: Comprehensive Support System for Childbearing - A comprehensive support system for childbearing includes measures like childcare subsidies, educational support, and extended parental leave, which are essential for encouraging higher birth rates [4][5] - Starting January 1, 2025, families can receive an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan for each child under three years old, regardless of the number of children [4] - The number of childcare service institutions has reached 126,000, with a total of 6.657 million childcare spots, exceeding the target set for the 14th Five-Year Plan [5]