[kabar]

He states that the Chinese have a need to be biggest, most and best in order not to lose face, and reality and truth suffer.

Then why is China trying to reduce its population growth thru its one child policy? The CIA Factbook puts China's fertility rate at 1.54 children born/woman (2010 est.), well below replacement at 2.1.

[Pecos]

My guess is that their economy can’t handle a no-limit policy. Willing to listen to other answers, though.

[Chickensoup]

Then why is China trying to reduce its population growth thru its one child policy? The CIA Factbook puts China’s fertility rate at 1.54 children born/woman (2010 est.), well below replacement at 2.1.

The same reason all powerseekers/holders want less population, power and control.