Second chances: China's divorced dating scene

第二次机会:中国离婚后的约会场景

Drum Tower

2024-09-03

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Just a generation ago, divorce in China was seen by many as shameful. But times have changed—divorce rates are soaring and what was once taboo is now openly discussed. This shift has brought a wave of older singles back into China's marriage market. David Rennie, The Economist's Beijing bureau chief, and Alice Su, our senior China correspondent, ask: what does the remarriage market reveal about modern China, and what hopes and fears drive these older singles as they seek new partnerships? Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. 
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  • In China, just a generation ago,

  • many considered divorce shameful.

  • Women especially were expected to endure the hardships of married life no matter what.

  • But in recent years, divorce numbers have soared,

  • and what used to be taboo is being discussed more and more openly.

  • This trend has introduced a whole new wave of singles back into China's ruthless marriage market.

  • I'm David Rennie, The Economist's Beijing Bureau Chief,

  • and I'm here with my co-host Alice Su, our senior China correspondent.

  • And this week, I'm taking you to meet some of these older singles trying to get remarried.

  • We'll be asking, what does the remarriage market reveal about China?

  • What hopes and fears drive this generation the second time around?

  • This is Drum Tower.

  • From The Economist.

  • Alice, how are you doing?

  • Hi, David.

  • Good to see you.

  • I am well.

  • I am in Taiwan right now,

  • but I feel like I've been totally consumed by American politics and the election,

  • as I'm sure many people around the world are.