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Young Chinese facing ‘life pressure’ resist government push to boost marriage rate

The streets around Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City are often filled with brides and grooms, posing for wedding photos against auspicious red backdrops in a place that strongly reflects Chinese culture and tradition.

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Young Chinese facing ‘life pressure’ resist government push to boost marriage rateThe streets around Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City are often filled with brides and grooms, posing for wedding photos against auspicious red backdrops in a place that strongly reflects Chinese culture and tradition.
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