China simplifies marriage procedures, attempts to eliminate costly dowry

China has announced measures to simplify marriage registration procedures and provide financial support to couples in a bid to boost marriage and birth rates.

Previously, couples still had to go to the bride or groom's hometown to register their marriage, causing inconvenience for many couples - Photo: AFP

According to the Japan Times on March 23, China has just announced new measures to simplify the marriage registration process, helping to reduce financial burdens and create more favorable conditions for couples.

Under the new regulation, couples can register their marriage in their place of residence instead of having to return to their hometowns to complete the procedures. Previously, if a couple lived in Beijing but were from different provinces, they had to return to their hometowns to register, which was inconvenient and costly.

According to Xinhua News Agency, this adjustment is especially beneficial for young people working and living far from home, helping them save time and travel costs.

One of the main reasons young Chinese are reluctant to marry is the financial burden. Owning an apartment is often seen as a prerequisite for starting a family, but rising housing prices have made it unaffordable for many.

In addition, the cost of raising children, including nursery school fees and extra classes, is also a factor that makes many young couples hesitate to have children.

To ease this burden, the government has rolled out a number of measures, including financial support for couples and a commitment to building more childcare infrastructure.

At the same time, China's Ministry of Civil Affairs is also working to eliminate costly wedding customs, such as demanding high dowry or holding lavish weddings.

The bride price is the amount of money sent by the groom's family to the bride's family. This is considered a way to show respect to the bride's family and a contribution to the couple's life together.

However, this cost is sometimes too high, creating financial pressure on the groom's family and increasing social inequality.

This is part of the Chinese government's efforts to boost marriage and birth rates, as the country's population has been declining for three consecutive years and the marriage rate is expected to fall by 20% by 2024.

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