China Relaxes Marriage Rules To Fix Its Baby Bust

#Gravitas | Facing a deepening demographic crisis, China is easing marriage rules to encourage couples to tie the knot. The government has launched a nationwide reform allowing people to register their marriages anywhere in the country — from shopping malls to subways. As wedding rates hit historic lows and birth numbers continue to fall, Beijing hopes this bold step will help reverse the baby bust and revive family growth across China.