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This swift policy shift has left many families feeling deceived—they expected to receive both local and central support, but instead, they now only receive the central child allowance. The resulting financial strain has led to public suspicion that Shanghai’s government is attempting to save money at the expense of its citizens. The move to claw back these funds, particularly in a city as affluent as Shanghai, reveals internal issues within municipal governance—a city known for its economic prosperity now appears to be struggling to maintain basic social welfare.