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China’s Marriage Market - Emily Keegan Reports

It’s not unusual for parents to get in the middle of their children's love lives or try to set ...

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16.00 21 Jan 2026


China’s Marriage Market - Emily Keegan Reports


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16.00 21 Jan 2026


It’s not unusual for parents to get in the middle of their children's love lives or try to set them up with a person they think would be an impressive catch, but it may be strange for some to consider setting up a stall in the local park to try to marry off their child. Well, parents in China are actually doing just that.

Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan went to check out a marriage market in Shanghai, and sent in this report.


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