Why younger Chinese are saying ‘I don’t’ to marriage

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more on China’s population: https://sc.mp/9b0e67 China is facing a marriage crisis. The number of new marriages registered with the government fell 16.6 per cent between January and September 2024, compared with the same period in the previous year. With China already dealing with an ageing population and a stark gender imbalance, rising reluctance among Chinese youth regarding marriage and starting a family has added pressure to a growing demographic concern. But why are Chinese youth so disinterested in getting married and starting a family? And what, if anything, can be done to change their minds? Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/scmp Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://instagram.com/scmpnews Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-china-morning-post/ #scmp #China #Chinasociety