Dating by Proxy: Why Young Chinese Prefer Dating Shows to Real Dates
Dating and marriage-themed reality shows are booming as the real-life marriage rate declines in China
Dating and marriage-themed reality shows are booming as the real-life marriage rate declines in China
As more Chinese women turn to influencers like Li Dan for guidance, growing concerns about their expertise and commercial motivations are becoming ha…
A history of Chinese marriage ads, from newspaper columns to matchmaking TV shows and mobile dating apps
“Lian’ai nao,” a Chinese slang term for irrational love, reflects modern netizens’ feelings on independence and gender roles in relationships
Fed up with traditional matchmaking, young Chinese turn to Ultimate Frisbee, roleplaying games, and other social events to find love
From controversial kiss scenes in movies to stolen trysts by the riverbank, here’s how China rediscovered kissing after the Cultural Revolution
Young Chinese turn to university and online courses to build better relationships
How picture newspapers in the early 20th century reflected changing views on freedom and love
At Beijing’s Changpuhe Park, hundreds of elderly Chinese have been looking for a partner for company, sex, and mutual care, but few succeed
Bullied photographer’s suicide, TV show criticized for on-screen cat death, traditional meat smoking causes fires, Canada Goose in hot water again—it…
A young woman reminisces about growing up and learning about love, life, and family in the red-light district
More Chinese couples are breaking old taboos (and laws) by living together without marrying