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Taxed Intimacy: How China’s 13 % Condom Levy Became a Demographic Weapon

5 January 2026 by CapeTownNewsReader

China just made condoms more expensive! They added a 13% tax, making it harder for everyday people to afford them. This sneaky move is really a trick to make more babies, as China’s population is shrinking. But watch out! This could lead to more health problems and even a black market for cheap condoms.

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