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Before Forever: The Rise of Prenuptial Agreements in China

More young Chinese are signing prenuptial agreements before marriage, but are they enforceable?

In January 2023, 27-year-old Mei stood on the threshold of marriage, contemplating the symbols of love and commitment. But it wasn’t the sparkle of a diamond ring or the fragrance of roses Mei sought to mark this pivotal moment with her future husband; instead, she yearned for something more substantial—a prenuptial agreement to safeguard her rights.

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author Zheng Yiwen (郑怡雯)

Zheng Yiwen is a contributing writer at The World of Chinese. She was a political journalist at The Paper and Phoenix Media, now she writes mainly about society and culture, for sharing fresh voices from China.

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