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China’s Dwindling Marriage Rate Is Fueling Demand for Brides Trafficked From Abroad

Gao, Ming LU orcid (2025) In The Diplomat
Abstract
The question of who China’s leftover men will marry is becoming a pressing issue for Beijing. The government’s response will shape the country’s future for decades to come.
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China, human rights, human rights and migration, human trafficking, brides trafficking, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, marriage scam, India
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Popular Science
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Diplomat
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English
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This article was originally published on The Conversation.
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https://thediplomat.com/2025/03/chinas-dwindling-marriage-rate-is-fueling-demand-for-brides-trafficked-from-abroad/
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2025-03-12 20:59:28
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