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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 6 MIN

Chinas lonely men are being conned by fake marriages

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China's severe gender imbalance has fueled a rise in fraudulent "flash marriage" agencies that target single men. A legacy of the historic one-child policy and cultural preferences for sons has left China with roughly 30 million more men than women. This demographic deficit makes finding a spouse incredibly difficult. The shortage is especially acute for older, lower-income bachelors in rural regions or small towns.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deep-insight--6597619/support.Don't miss our episode. Follow us for update newsday for you, smart netizen.

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