Declining Marriages in China
Marriages in China decreased by a fifth last year, the largest drop on record, attributed to high costs of childcare and education, economic insecurity, and declining birth rates. Chinese government is concerned about its aging population and has implemented measures to encourage marriage and childbearing.
Key Points
- Marriages in China decreased by a fifth last year
- Birth rate fell due to one-child policy and rapid urbanization
- China's aging population is a pressing concern
- Measures include 'love education' in colleges and universities
Pros
- Efforts to encourage young couples to wed and have children
- Measures taken by authorities to tackle the declining marriage and birth rates
Cons
- High cost of childcare and education
- Economic insecurity for university graduates