China: The marriage rate has fallen to the lowest level for years and fears of declining births
China witnessed a decline in the marriage rate this year, reaching its lowest level in 18 years, according to the authorities and the local media. This phenomenon raises concerns about low birth rates and increasing demographic pressures, despite the efforts of the authorities to subsidize families, support care and reduce medical costs.
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China witnessed a decline in the marriage rate this year, reaching its lowest level in 18 years, according to the authorities and the local media. This phenomenon raises concerns about low birth rates and increasing demographic pressures, despite the efforts of the authorities to subsidize families, support care and reduce medical costs.