China eases marriage rules to encourage more couples to say 'I do'

China eases marriage rules to encourage more couples to say 'I do'

China Eases Marriage Rules to Encourage More Couples to Say ‘I Do’

A couple pose for photos with their marriage certificates at a marriage registration office in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo/Xinhua) Beijing - China has revised its marriage registration rules, reducing paperwork and giving couples greater flexibility in choosing where to register their union, as part of a wider push to encourage more young people to tie the knot. The new regulations, the first revision since the …

China unveils newly revised regulations for marriage registration

China on Wednesday unveiled newly revised marriage registration regulations that are set to take effect on May 10. The new regulations aim to expand family support services, enable nationwide registration access, and optimize administrative procedures.

China eases marriage rules to encourage more couples to say "I do"

China has revised its marriage registration rules, reducing paperwork and giving couples more flexibility to choose where to register their union, as part of a wider push to encourage more young people to tie the knot. The new regulations, the first revision since the marriage registration ordinance was enacted in 2003, will take effect on May 10, 2025. Under the new rules, mainland couples will only need their identification cards and a signed …