Ningbo offers up to $141 marriage vouchers to boost declining wedding registrations.

The Chinese city of Ningbo is offering marriage consumption vouchers worth up to 1,000 yuan ($141) to newlyweds who register between October 28 and December 31, part of a growing effort to combat a record 20% drop in marriage registrations last year. The vouchers, available on a first-come, first-served basis, can be used for wedding-related expenses and are one of several local initiatives aimed at reversing declining marriage and birth rates. The move reflects broader concerns over China’s aging population and low fertility, with cities like Hangzhou and Pinghu implementing similar programs.