The End of Marriage as We Know It: China's Demographic Dilemma The streets around Beijing's Forbidden City are still filled with brides and grooms posing for wedding photos, but beneath the romantic façade lies a demographic crisis that threatens to upend one of the world's most populous nations.
Beneath this veneer, young Chinese are reevaluating what a family means to them.
Gone are the days when marriage was seen as an essential stepping stone to adulthood; today's youth prioritize their own aspirations and interests over traditional expectations.