Asian Literature

1. How did the Chinese government consider its population control
The government of China believes that the problem of population growth in China not only affects them but also the whole world. According to the Chinese government, the effort to control the rapidly growing Chinese population is a significant contribution to the worlds economy. The government also stresses that 6.7 of the globes cultivatable land is in China and supports about 21.4 of the worlds population and therefore must be protected.  The Chinese government also believes that control of population will help combat environmental pollution which is a global menace.

2. Has Chinas population control violated human rights
The Chinas restrictive population control policy is highly criticized by humanitarians, religious groups as well as politicians. The policy is regarded as inhumane, coercive, and a violation of womens rights. Religious groups do not accept family planning. Abortion is highly condemned by humanitarian organizations as it is seen as murder of an innocent being. Humanitarian organizations also claim that pushing for a womans birth control is infringement of right to privacy. It is claimed that the policy is being implemented against the will of many.

3. How did the Chinese government respond to the criticisms of Chinas population control
The Chinese government is wary of the intentions of the western communities for criticizing its population control policy. Government officials claim that the western communities are criticizing the policy because they do not want the country to develop. The Chinese government stated that the huge population is a problem and is determined to solve it in order to enhance economic development. Government officials stated that they are going to remain firm on their decision to implement the population control policy regardless of criticism from other countries. They stated that China must take care of the 20 of the worlds population, develop her economy, and provide a conducive environment for its people.

4. What are the differences between China and the Western countries
The cultural value of the Chinese and the western communities are very different. The population control policy of China therefore contradicts cultural ideologies and religious beliefs of the western societies. China is not as religious as many western nations. Though different religions exist in China, the Chinese have never been converted to any of them. In western communities, God holds the supreme power whereas in China, the supreme power is held by the emperor or the government. Western communities believe that a child is a gift from God, whereas the Chinese believe that children are a result of their marriage. Many western communities believe that a fetus is a full human whereas the Chinese believe that a fetus have not yet attained human characters.

5. How do you evaluate Chinas population control
I would rate Chinas population control the second best if not the best. The Chinese government has clearly played its role by implementing the policy. If the responsibility of controlling the population was left to people, it would fail miserably.