What is the current situation with marriage rates in China?

China's marriage rate has plummeted by a record 20% in 2024, marking the steepest decline ever recorded. This dramatic drop coincides with the country's population falling for the third consecutive year, raising significant concerns about China's demographic future. The Chinese government is deeply worried about these trends and is actively encouraging citizens to get married and have children to improve birth rates. This demographic crisis has prompted authorities to implement various incentives as the declining marriage and birth rates continue to threaten China's population stability.