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China ends the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on birth control drugs and devices, which will now be taxed at

Demographics of China — China ends the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on birth control drugs and devices, which will now be taxed at 13%, as part of efforts to address a continuing decline in national bi

Published January 1, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Demographics of China.

China ends the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on birth control drugs and devices, which will now be taxed at 13%, as part of efforts to address a continuing decline in national birth rates. [https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/china-taxes-condoms-contraceptive-drugs-bid-spur-birth-rate-2026-01-02/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-01).