Since its implementation in 1979 , the one-child policy has prevented more than 400 million births in China , according to China 's National Population and Family Planning Commission . China 's one - child policy results in forced abortions and rape , they say . Women tell of emotional and physical consequences from the abuse . Activist Chen Guangcheng works to advocate for victims of such abuses .
China 's one - child policy results in forced abortions and rape , they say . Women tell of emotional and physical consequences from the abuse . Activist Chen Guangcheng works to advocate for victims of such abuses .