China Introduces First University Degree in Marriage Services

New program aims to address declining birth rates and changing marital trends through comprehensive education.

The Vocational University of Civil Affairs in Beijing will offer the four-year degree starting in September.
Courses include matchmaking, wedding planning, family counseling, and pre-divorce counseling.
The curriculum addresses a talent shortage in the marriage services market and aims to promote positive family culture.
Despite a recent increase in marriages, over half of Chinese adults aged 25 to 29 remain unmarried.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to adapt to China's demographic challenges and economic changes.