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In the first nine months of this year, the number of new marriages across China rose by 9 percent compared to the previous year, according to official statistics. Experts in the industry credit this growth to the supportive policies implemented by the government.
Data from the civil affairs ministry revealed that nearly 5.2 million couples registered their marriages during this period, marking an increase of about 405,000 from the same timeframe last year.
Recent years have seen efforts to promote marriage and childbirth at socially appropriate ages, along with improvements to the social support systems for families. Currently, 29 provinces have extended marriage leave, with Shanxi and Gansu offering the longest leave period—up to 30 days.
Marriage registration processes have also become more accessible. A revised regulation, which took effect on May 10, eliminated regional restrictions, enabling couples to register their marriage anywhere in the country without having to return to their place of residence.
Ding Changfa, an associate professor at the School of Economics at Xiamen University, noted that these reforms lower both financial and time barriers for residents living outside their registered hometowns, which contributes to a greater sense of well-being.
Since the nationwide implementation of these policies, many cities and tourist spots have established “new landmarks for obtaining marriage certificates” and are actively promoting wedding tourism, allowing couples to tie the knot while traveling. Additionally, some local governments in provinces such as Zhejiang, Hunan, and Shanxi are offering cash incentives or vouchers to encourage more marriage registrations.
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