A post by a Shenzhen resident claiming she was denied new childcare subsidies because she is unmarried has sparked a wave of debate across social media in the country, drawing thousands of comments and reigniting discussions on whether such benefits should extend to single parents.
In the widely-shared post, the resident said local health authorities had informed her via text message that her child’s birth did not meet the legal criteria to receive the subsidy, as the parents had not registered their marriage.
