Focus on Arts and Ecology

December 10, 2021 

Many cities and provinces in China have revised their regulations to provide additional holidays and maternity leaves to encourage parents to have more children. 

The new regulations also allow parents in some provinces and cities to spend more time with their toddlers until they reach the age of three years. Depending on their location, women are now eligible for 128 to 190 days of maternity leave, while new fathers can avail of paternity leave ranging from seven to 30 days.

New mothers have now had their paid maternity leave extended from 128 days to 158 days in Shanghai. Parents are also entitled to five days of paid parental leave every year until their child turns three-years-old.

Some mothers told CGTN that they are delighted with the new policy, adding that it allows them to spend more time with their children. A woman surnamed Li also noted that she is considering having a second child.

(Sources: China Report)