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Families: Number of marriages continues to fall

Only 6.1 million couples tied the knot in China in 2024. This means that the number of marriages is falling more sharply than ever before – despite efforts by the authorities to promote a traditional family image.

By Emily Kossak

Microdramas: Douyin pulls 585 movies

China has become the global market leader in producing and consuming microdramas. With its growing success, the government's ambitions to regulate the industry are increasing.

By Angela Köckritz