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Asia Insight S05 E05 The Marriage Problem among China's Only Children

Overview

Within the bustling activity and prosperous economy of Beijing, China's young men are facing a new challenge: solitude. Men born during the "one-child policy" have been raised with such singular attention that they find themselves lacking understanding of the female heart, and unable to find a spouse. Women, meanwhile, are putting an emphasis on their careers, with less incentive to settle down. A new market is springing up to impart social skills to this young generation of men. In this episode, we take a look at the hurdles faced by China's generation of only children when facing marriage.