Number of Chinese getting married falls to 12-year low

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Number of Chinese getting married falls to 12-year low

The number of Chinese couples who got married in the first half of 2024 fell to its lowest level since 2013, official data shows, as more young people deferred nuptials amid a slowing economy and a rise in living costs.

The number of marriages in China is closely tied to the number of births, and the decline is likely to upset policymakers trying hard to boost the population which has been shrinking for two consecutive years.

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