For the first time in nearly 40 years, China has eased its policy of parents being allowed to have only one child.

New rules mean that couples are now allowed to have two children, if one of the parents is an only child.

The one-child rule has been in place since the 1970s.

China also plans to abolish its labour camps for re-educating citizens.

It's after fears the strict controls have been undermining economic growth and contributing to a rapidly ageing population.