SocietyChina’s marriage crisis: The search for love

China is facing a demographic crisis as its ageing population grows and birthrates and marriage registrations fall to record lows. Authorities are promoting marriage and family formation while traditional matchmaking is being redesigned for modern life, from popular theme-park matchmakers to agencies organising dating events for singles.

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