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flag China reports record low marriages in 2024, down 20.5% due to economic pressures and high costs.

flag In 2024, China saw a record low in marriages, with 6.1 million couples tying the knot, marking a 20.5% drop from 2023. flag This decline is attributed to high costs of childcare and education, economic uncertainty, and a challenging job market for young graduates. flag Despite government efforts to boost marriage and childbirth through financial incentives and "love education" in universities, China's population declined for the third year in a row. flag The number of divorces also increased slightly to over 2.6 million. flag This trend poses challenges for the country's aging population and workforce.

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