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Couples in China Can Register Marriages in Unusual Locations

In China, it is now possible to register marriages in places like banks and subway stations.

18 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Couples in China can now register their marriages in locations such as banks and subway stations. This initiative has been reported by local media and aims to encourage marriage.

Additionally, registrations can be done at music festivals and even on boats, seeking to make the process easier for couples wishing to marry.

This measure comes amid a context where the country faces a decline in birth rates and aims to increase the number of registered marriages.

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