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Survey: Women’s Ideal Partner has Monthly Income of 6701RMB (1027US$)

A recent survey indicates that women would ideally have a partner that makes at least 6701 RMB (1027 US$) per month. Those born after the 1990s are less demanding in their relationships than generations before them.

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A recent survey indicates that women would ideally have a partner that makes at least 6701 RMB (1027 US$) per month. Those born after the 1990s are less demanding in their relationships than generations before them.

On Valentine’s Day, a well-known Chinese dating site released the results of China’s 2015 Love and Marriage Survey (中国男女婚恋观调查报告). The report shows that there are quite some differences in attitudes about love and marriage in the different regions…

Manya Koetse is a sinologist, writer, and public speaker specializing in China’s social trends, digital culture, and online media ecosystems. She founded What’s on Weibo in 2013 and now runs the Eye on Digital China newsletter. Learn more at manyakoetse.com or follow her on X, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

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  1. Joey

    February 16, 2016 at 10:25 am

    Women born after 1990s? You mean teenagers?

    • Manya

      February 16, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Even those from 1995 are now 21… I know, time flies, you’re not that young anymore, Joey 🙂

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