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Chinese professor sparks marriage debate, citing youth unsuitability

A Chinese professor has ignited a debate regarding marriage norms in China by stating that at least one-third of young people are unsuitable for marriage. Professor Liang Yongan, from Fudan University, believes marriage requires a capacity for care and sacrifice, which he suggests a significant portion of the youth lack. His comments, made in a resurfaced interview, have drawn both agreement and criticism on social media. AI

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Chinese professor sparks marriage debate, citing youth unsuitability

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    China professor sparks debate by claiming one-third of youth are ‘unsuitable for marriage’

    A viral interview with Chinese professor-influencer Liang Yongan has reignited the debate over China’s evolving marriage norms after he argued that at least one-third of people in the country are ill-suited for marriage. Liang, 72, a professor of Chinese language and literature a…