Population and family planning law of the peoples Republic of China
Article 1 This Law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution in order to realize the coordinated development of population, economy, society, resources and environment, promote family planning, safeguard citizens' legitimate rights and interests, and promote family happiness, national prosperity and social progress.
Article 2 China is a populous country, and the implementation of family planning is the basic national policy of the country.
The state adopts comprehensive measures to regulate and control the population, improve the quality of the population, promote the realization of moderate fertility level, optimize the population structure and promote the long-term balanced development of the population.
The state relies on publicity and education, scientific and technological progress, comprehensive services and the establishment and improvement of reward and social security systems to carry out population and family planning work.