Tuesday May 29, 2001

ABORTION CONTINUING TO MAKE CHINA'S SEX RATIO GO FROM BAD TO WORSE

BEIJING, May 29, 2001 (LSN.ca) - Once again published reports are showing that sex-selective abortions are creating havoc in China. A report in today's Washington Post reveals that recent census figures show that 117 boys are born in China for every 100 girls, but in some small villages where the one child policy is rigorously enforced, that ratio reaches 140-100. The report indicates that despite laws forbidding sex-selective abortions the situation is growing worse. One woman interviewed by the Post reported that ultrasound machines used in sex-selective abortions are in "every county" and "even (in) townships."

The report details disastrous consequences such as "bachelor villages," growing crime rates, infant mortality rates for girls soaring above those of boys, and a booming trade in kidnapped women.

Interestingly the report reveals that Chinese researchers predicted an excess of males as early as the 1970's while China was preparing its 'family planning' policy. The Post reports, "An open letter issued by the government and inaugurating what was then known as the "one child" policy argued that sex ratios would not change as a result of family planning."

For the full report see the Washington Post at:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A77925-2001May25.html

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