Couples seeking divorce given some breathing space

2021-06-09

After a monthlong "cooling-off" period, a woman surnamed Li, from Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, obtained her divorce certificate at the end of April.

Out-of-towners' marriage registration, divorce filings to start in June

2021-05-19

China will allow out-of-towners to register for marriage or file for divorce starting in June in a number of provinces, municipalities and provincial capitals, Ministry of Civil Affairs officials said Wednesday.

Nanning starts online marriage reservation

2021-02-20

​Nanning civil affairs bureau in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region officially launched an online reservation service for marriage registrations on Feb 18.

Guideline to help prepare newlyweds for marital life

2020-09-13

Local authorities in China have been asked to compile teaching materials and roll out tutoring sessions aimed at preparing young couples for married life and to introduce more ceremonial elements to the taking of vows and issuing of certificates at marriage registrars.

Marriage and divorce in China

2020-03-18

Regulations on marriage and divorce

2019-10-14

Marriage between Chinese citizens and foreigners refers to marriage between Chinese citizens and foreign nationals, including Chinese holding foreign nationality, foreign nationals and stateless persons residing in China.