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When Communist Party leaders adopted the one-child policy in 1980, they hoped curbing birthrates would help lift China's poorest and increase the country's global stature. But at what cost? Now, as China closes the book on the policy after more than three decades, it faces a population grown too old and too male, with a vastly diminished supply of young workers. Mei Fong has spent years documenting the policy's repercussions on every sector of Chinese society.

"Two Children, One Rich, One Poor, Gasping for Air in Delhi's Smog" is from the November 23, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ellen Barry and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"One-Third of Children in Syria Were Born During War, UNICEF Report Finds" is from the March 14, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Rick Gladstone and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"How to Raise a Creative Child? Step One: Back Off" is from the Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Grant and narrated by Fleet Cooper.