China Aims to Boost Marriage Rates with “Love Education” Programs in Universities
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, only 4.74 million couples registered their marriages during the first three quarters of 2024, marking a steady decline since the peak in 2013. This trend is largely attributed to increasing academic pressures and rising unemployment, which have led many young people to deprioritize marriage in their lives.
In response to these challenges, China is planning to introduce “love education” programs in universities as a strategy to address its declining marriage and birth rates. The government’s goal is to instill values related to marriage and family among young people, though the effectiveness of this initiative has been met with skepticism.
As part of this effort, the government is proposing that universities include courses on family values, population trends, and the significance of marriage. However, experts contend that economic stability and supportive policies are more critical for encouraging young people to embrace marriage and parenthood. The debate over China’s approach to tackling this demographic crisis continues, as the nation grapples with the long-term implications of an aging population.
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