In China, the groom's family traditionally offers a betrothal gift, known as "caili," to the bride's family before they marry ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. China's trying hard to boost marriages and a flagging birth rate.Andrea Verdelli/Getty Images China's cracking down on the custom ...

This is the first article in a series on bride prices. Few topics are the subject of more debate — or more clickbait headlines — in China than the sky-high bride prices found in some rural areas. Last ...

China's marriage rate is in steep decline. There were 6.1 million marriage registrations nationwide in 2024, down from 7.7 million the previous year. This decline has prompted Chen Songxi, a Chinese ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. China's encouraging marriages and childbirth.Costfoto/NurPhoto/Getty Images A county in China is ...

The 30 women sat in wooden chairs, facing each other in a rectangular formation. At the front of the room was the ruling Communist Party’s hammer and sickle logo, with a sign declaring the meeting’s ...

Weddings often bring a unique excitement among families, especially when a marriage is arranged. Families thoroughly investigate the backgrounds of both the bride and groom, looking into their status, ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. China's trying out different ways to boost its birthrate and stem a demographic crisis — it's now ...