Love(less) In China: Why Are Young Chinese Not Getting Married? | Insight | Full Episode

Marriage rates in China are at an all-time low. With the country facing an ageing society, low birth rates and a shrinking population, Chinese leaders hope to turn this around. Insight examines the changing attitudes of young Chinese towards marriage and having kids. Compared to previous generations, why are young Chinese much less keen on the social model of settling down, buying property, and starting a family? How does higher education among women, changing conservative values and a flagging economy factor into marriage? And is there anything that can be done to reverse this trend? 0:00 Introduction 2:38 Changing views on marriage 10:17 Is One-Child Policy to blame for marriage decline? 12:57 Moonlight clan: living paycheck-to-paycheck 18:58 “996” – Impact on marriage in China 22:07 Changing gender roles 25:06 Finding love with dating apps 28:55 Traditional matchmaking sees revival 36:45 What falling nuptials mean for China 38:20 Can China raise marriage rates? =============== ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ========================== #CNAInsider #CNAInsight #Marriage #China For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: Facebook: Website: