China's marriage landscape got a major boost in 2025 with 6.76 million couples tying the knot – an 11% increase from 2024! 📈 The Ministry of Civil Affairs revealed this heartwarming trend alongside 2.74 million divorce registrations, painting a complex picture of modern relationships.
🔑 Why the sudden spark? Analysts point to:
- Nationwide policy reforms allowing cross-province registration (no more hukou hurdles!)
- Financial sweeteners like Lyuliang City's 1,500 yuan 'love bonus' 💰
- Zhejiang's wedding vouchers for photoshoots and honeymoons ✈️
Mega-cities saw explosive growth:
• Shanghai: +38.7% 🏙️
• Shenzhen: +28.5% 🌆
• Fuzhou: +20.4% 🎎
While the 'marriage package' policies appear successful, experts debate whether this marks a lasting trend or temporary policy-driven surge. 💬 One thing's clear: China's playing cupid with both hearts and spreadsheets in 2025!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com








