The reason that China has about 30 million fewer females than males under the age of 20 is
A) male infanticide.
B) girls are often not counted in official statistics.
C) "raising a boy is like watering someone else's plant."
D) female infanticide.

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The significant gender imbalance in China, particularly in the population under the age of 20, is largely attributed to female infanticide, alongside other factors such as the one-child policy and a cultural preference for male offspring. These factors have contributed to a higher rate of abortions and infanticide of female infants.

The Reason That China Has About 30 Million Fewer Females