The Chinese ceremony is important to Liu because his parents only accepted his sexuality last year, although he has been out of the closet for almost two decades. "It's amazing to have my parents ...

Marriage registrations in China hit an all-time low in 2024, with only 6.1 million couples tying the knot—a sharp 20.5 ... up 22% of the total population. Chinese officials attribute the drop ...

Measures have already been taken to tackle the decline in couples tying the knot and having children ... Among the numerous ...

Chinese officials attribute the drop in births to the decline in marriages, as cultural norms and legal barriers make it difficult for unmarried couples to have children. In response, the ...