GUANGZHOU -- Traditional payments by Chinese men to their bride's family at the time of marriage have risen sharply, often reaching beyond 140,000 yuan ($19,500), a trend that could accelerate a drop in marriages among young people in China anxious about their future.
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China's soaring 'bride prices' in focus as marriages decline
High cost of living, gender imbalance raise traditional payments
Marriages in China are falling near levels last seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. (China Daily via Reuters)
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