More than 61 % of babies aged six months or younger are predominately breastfed in China , according to a new study , but the government is attempting to increase the percentage of babies who are exclusively breast - fed to 50 % by 2020 . The rates for exclusively breast - fed babies have already increased from 20.8 % in 2013 , but is still far from the target , according to Lu Mai of the China Development Research Foundation . The study revealed families in Beijing tended to supplement breastfeeding with formula , while in rural areas , they used solids and other liquids in addition to milk .
More than 61% of babies aged six months or younger are predominately breastfed in China, according to a new study, but the government is attempting to raise the rate of babies who are exclusively breast-fed to 50% by 2020. The rates for exclusively breast-fed babies have already increased from 20.8% in 2013, but is still far from the target, according to Lu Mai of the China Development Research Foundation. The study revealed families in cities tended to supplement breastfeeding with formula, while in rural areas, they used solids and other liquids in addition to breastmilk.