The “ Red String Theory ” captivating social media is a belief that an invisible thread connects soul mates destined to meet ...

Chinese scholars have long agreed that the classic novel is a tragic love story. So why are others convinced it’s actually a ...

The Chinese embassy in Bangladesh warned nationals against illegal matchmaking and online dating scams, but China’s gender imbalance — 34.9 million more men than women — continues to drive demand for ...

Marriage registration in China becomes easier, more romantic than ever Find out what’s new on ST website and app.

* Chinese provinces and cities have done more than reducing red tapes to boost marriage and fertility rates. BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- In Beijing's historic Qianmen district, a marriage registration ...

However, she warned that under the rule, there might be higher possibility of impulsive "flash marriage" and divorce, especially among young people who lack the experience dealing with intimate ...

Marriages saw a year-on-year fall of 8 per cent in China for the first quarter of 2025 – a worrying sign as demographic decline continues.

When China implemented its one-child policy in 1980, it not only raised the barriers to marriage but also made divorce easier, further exacerbating the crisis.

Under Xi Jinping’s rule, not only has the CCP taken a more extensive role in everyday life, it has redefined the meaning of what it is to be Chinese.

The question of who China’s leftover men will marry is becoming a pressing issue for Beijing. The government’s response will shape the country’s future for decades to come.

China’s marriage rate is in steep decline. There were 6.1 million marriage registrations nationwide in 2024, down from 7.7 million the previous year. This decline has prompted Chen Songxi, a ...

A Chinese Communist Party work report last week dropped its usual reference to China's "peaceful" unification with Taiwan.