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 . China's top health regulator aims to raise the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life to 50 percent 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 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 .