Numbers of marriages in China dropped dramatically in 2024. The continuing decline in marriages likely signals further declines in birth rates, intensifying China's demographic headwinds.

Marriages in China plunged by a fifth to the lowest level on record last year, a setback to efforts by the government to reverse a demographic crisis threatening the world’s second-biggest economy.

The number of new marriages recorded in China fell to a record low last year. Ed Sheeran wows Telugu fans with a powerful rendition of Jr NTR's hit song Chuttamalle at Bengaluru concert Things to keep private at work,