How many children died from one child policy?

Estimating the number of children who died as a result of China's One-Child Policy is complex and varies depending on the sources. Some estimates suggest that millions of children may have been affected due to forced abortions, infanticide, and neglect. A widely cited figure estimates that around 400 million births were prevented due to the policy, but the exact number of deaths directly attributable to these practices is difficult to determine. The policy, implemented in 1979 and relaxed in 2015, had significant social and demographic consequences, including gender imbalances and aging population challenges.