Population and Family Planning Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2001 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Basic legislation Social protection Governance Offences/penalties Equity Gender Fiscal and market measures Liability/compensation Public health Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Law is enacted in accordance with the Constitution, aiming to achieve the simultaneous development of population with the economy, society, resources and environment, to carry out the family planning, to safeguard the lawful rights and interests of the citizens, and to promote happiness of the families, prosperity of the people and the advancement of society. The Law consists of 7 Chapters: General Provisions; Formulation and Implementation of Population Development Planning; Birth Regulation; Awards and Social Security; Family Planning Technology Services; Legal Liabilities; Supplementary Provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.npc.gov.cn