China couple have 13 kids to avoid village bullying, elderly loneliness, dividing public opinion

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A rural Chinese couple in Qinzhou, Guangxi, has attracted attention for having 13 children, defying the country's trend of declining birth rates. This unusual family size has sparked public debate and coincides with government efforts to encourage larger families.

A middle-aged couple in rural China has recently trended on social media for having 13 children. The family, living in a village in Qinzhou in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, stands out in mainland China, particularly in light of the country’s declining birth rate. This situation has prompted authorities to implement various policies encouraging marriage and larger families. According to Jiupai News, the 49-year-old man, surnamed Huang, and his 42-year-old wife have welcomed 13 children –...