Family Change and Family Policies in Contemporary China: Traditions and Transcendence

This book examines the dramatic transformation of Chinese families in recent decades, analyzing how economic and social policies and changes have reshaped family structures and relationships.

The book explores government policy responses to emerging family- related challenges while balancing traditional values with modern realities.In seven detailed chapters, the author explores key aspects of China’s family evolution, including changing family structures, intergenerational dynamics, social services, and institutional reconfiguration. The work provides an in- depth analysis of how policies have adapted to address population aging, shifting. Special attention is given to the delicate balance between preserving traditional family values and accommodating inevitable demographic and economic changes.

This title will be essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and students of Chinese studies, sociology, and social policy. It will also provide valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding contemporary Chinese society and family dynamics.

Hu Zhan is Professor, Vice President of Fudan Institute on Ageing, and Deputy Director of Population and Development Policy Research Center at Fudan University, China. Hu’s research interests include demography, gerontology and public policy.