African countries currently have the highest value-added tax rates in the world. | De Watchdog

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China has introduced a new 13% value-added tax on condoms, a move that comes as the country struggles with one of the steepest fertility declines in its history. After decades of the one-child policy and shifting economic pressures, birth rates have fallen to record lows, prompting officials to explore unconventional strategies to encourage larger families. By increasing the cost of contraceptives, policymakers aim to subtly reduce barriers to childbirth — though critics argue it places responsi