How are marriage matches sought in Beijing?

published: 2017-07-16 14:33:01

What people look for in China’s “marriage market” has caught public attention recently. The rising cost of getting married in China, especially in mega cities, has become a stumbling block for some people. Parents seeking matches for children are not just checking out the age, height, and education of available men and women. Many also want “future partners” to have a car and an apartment. Those from outside Beijing seem to have encountered even greater difficulty in the city’s markets.