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.