Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco (Milpitas) , U.S.A.

President Lai Ching-te has called Taiwan's fertility crisis a “national security issue” and proposed new monthly subsidies of around US$150 per month for all children through age 18. But policy experts warn cash incentives alone may not solve deeper problems facing young families. Some say long working hours, career pressures and a lack of work-life balance are major reasons many Taiwanese are delaying or avoiding parenthood.