‘Now It’s About Personal Happiness’: Granny Wang’s Dating Show and China’s Falling Marriage Rates

In the heart of Kaifeng, Henan, under a vibrant red and gold awning, 62-year-old Zhao Mei, known as Granny Wang, commands a stage that buzzes with hope and laughter. Her daily matchmaking show at a local theme park draws hundreds, eager for love or just a lively spectacle, but it masks a deeper trend: China’s … Read more