China is grappling with yet another challenge as it witnesses a worrying decline in its birth rate, with the younger generation displaying diminished interest in getting married. According to recent data released by China's Ministry of Civil Relations, there was a 10.5 percent decrease in the number of people getting married in 2022 compared to the previous year, raising concerns about the trend. In 2021, a staggering 7.63 million couples tied the knot, while in 2022, the number dropped to 6.8 million couples. These figures reflect the lowest recorded number of marriages in China since 1986. The declining birth rate over the years has sparked apprehension within the government, leading to the announcement of concessions and incentives for those who decide to marry and have children. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown measures implemented last year resulted in a significant number of young individuals staying at home. This circumstance further contributed to the decrease in the
