China sees drop in marriage, divorce registrations in Q1

2024-07-01

China recorded 1.97 million marriage registrations in the first quarter of 2024, a drop of 178,000 from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Marriage and divorce in China

2024-06-24

Cross-Strait marriages see sharp increase amid deepening integration

2023-09-21

Cross-Strait marriages are seeing a major rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic, with more couples settling down on the Chinese mainland due to better job and economic prospects.

Round house holds happy memories for Hakka

2023-04-25

Recently, a wedding took place in a tulou with Hakka characteristics in Gaonan village of Gaotou township's Yongding district in Longyan, Fujian province.

Chinese Valentine's Day in Xiamen has Taiwan look

2022-08-09

More than 50 couples - partners from Taiwan and the Chinese mainland - celebrated Chinese Valentine's Day in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Thursday.

Fond hearts bridge Taiwan Straits

2021-11-10

Twelve couples, with each respective bride and groom coming from a different side of the Taiwan Straits, were married on Friday in a group wedding ceremony in Fuzhou, Fujian province.

Couples seeking divorce given some breathing space

2021-06-09

A new policy that took effect on Jan 1 as part of China's Civil Code, means couples must wait 30 days after submitting a divorce application.

Basic procedures for foreign-related marriage registration

2021-03-03

To apply for marriage registration in China, partners of the contemplated marriage should prepare the relevant certificates and go to the local Bureau of Civil Affairs.