'Put down books, fall in love': Chinese university urges students to romance during spring holiday amid birth rate crisis

A Sichuan aviation college urges students to "see the flowers and enjoy romance" during April 1-6 spring break, aligning with China's push for new school holidays, travel, and leisure to counter declining births and spur consumption. The move follows record-low 2025 birth rates and NDRC guidelines for child-friendly cities.