Worried China asks girls and boys to marry early, have kids, and retire late

Worried China asks girls and boys to marry early, have kids, and retire late

In a bid to address a shrinking population and an ageing society, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) is intensifying efforts to encourage marriage and childbirth at younger ages. At the same time, the country is planning to gradually raise the statutory retirement age to manage the growing demographic challenges. Push for Early Marriage and Childbearing … Read more

china economy marriage: ‘We want to get married but can’t afford’: Slowing Chinese economy even hitting wealthy Chinese

china economy marriage: ‘We want to get married but can’t afford’: Slowing Chinese economy even hitting wealthy Chinese

Victor Li is determined to get married soon, but like many other young Chinese grappling with an uncertain economic outlook, the well-heeled Shanghai entrepreneur isn’t sure he can afford to. “It’s very expensive for us to get married, especially in a big city like Shanghai,” the 32-year-old said, as he took a break from a … Read more