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‘Leftover Woman’ Spends 16000¥ For Dating Site, Still Single

A 41-year-old woman who spent over 16000¥ (±2500 US$) in service fees to a matchmaking company is still single. She is now suing the company.

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11 years ago

November 18, 2015

Manya Koetse

A 41-year-old woman who spent over 16000 Chinese yuan (±2500 US$) in service fees to a matchmaking company is still single. She is now suing the company.

Awoman called ‘Mrs. Wang’ (alias) spent 16000 yuan to become a member of a Beijing matchmaking company. Mrs. Wang says the company only arranged two dates for her, after which they did not introduce her to any other men. Since she feels the company has breached their agreement,…

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