Chinese Professor Says One-Third of People Unsuitable for Marriage, Sparking Debate
A Chinese professor, Liang Yongan of Fudan University, stated that about one-third of people in China are unsuitable for marriage due to lacking the ability to care for and sacrifice for a partner. He suggested young people should mature before entering relationships and proposed that age 40 might be more suitable for marriage. His remarks sparked online debate, with some agreeing that marriage requires emotional maturity, while others highlighted broader social and economic factors affecting marriage rates, which have declined recently in China.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 28 Sept, 02:36 pm. Other outlets followed.