Why are marriages in China on the decline? | Explained
The story so far: There has been a major decline in the number of couples who are registering to marry in China. As per the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs, in 2024, across China, only 6.1 million couples registered, a drop of 20.3% compared to 2023 figures. China’s population has been declining consistently for the last three years and in 2022 the number of deaths exceeded birthrates. Such an approach showcases that the government is still looking for ways to change ground realities with the help of top-down processes without acknowledging that these issues need to be accepted as social reality, and thus need people-centric solutions which echo with Chinese society today. For example, while delivering a speech at the Women’s Federation of China, Mr. Xi called on the women to, “actively cultivate a new culture of marriage and childbearing and strengthen guidance on young people’s view on marriage, childbirth and family”.
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