In the first six months of the year, 1.85 million people registered for divorce with the civil affairs authority. Photo: Xinhua In the first six months of the year, 1.85 million people registered for divorce with the civil affairs authority. Photo: Xinhua
In the first six months of the year, 1.85 million people registered for divorce with the civil affairs authority. Photo: Xinhua
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Why millions of Chinese people are filing for divorce every year

Dramatic social changes are a major element in the rising number of separations, but legal experts warn domestic abuse is also a serious problem

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Zhuang Pinghui
Zhuang Pinghui

Updated: 11:51am, 3 Mar, 2021

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In the first six months of the year, 1.85 million people registered for divorce with the civil affairs authority. Photo: Xinhua In the first six months of the year, 1.85 million people registered for divorce with the civil affairs authority. Photo: Xinhua
In the first six months of the year, 1.85 million people registered for divorce with the civil affairs authority. Photo: Xinhua
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