From the article, it sounds like abortions are one method of choice. Out in the boondocks, exposing unwanted children is another possibility.

As for the STD's.

a) they may have them but not discuss them.

b) they may not be as promiscuous as westerners. they could have lots of sex with one person instead of having sex with the football team or any girl that is drunk enough to say yes. Some people in western society have sex with *thousands* of people. That tends to spread the disease around quickly.

c) certain STD's may not be widely spread yet.

d) america had the pill/disco related sex boom and that exploded our std spread. (not thousands per person, but one person could have sex with 30+ people per year-- that may not be happening in china yet.)