https://www.scmp.com/rss/330670/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A dispute over a failed matchmaking service has put the spotlight on marriage scams in China and rules that prevent businesses from connecting foreigners with single Chinese people. Wu Zhimin, a father from Shijiazhuang, the capital city of Hebei province in northern China, said he had turned to a matchmaking service two years ago owned by a man named Chen Junhong because his son was struggling to find a romantic partner. “My friends and relatives introduced my son to women who all demanded that... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/social-welfare/article/3178200/women-china-want-house-and-car-so-man-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/social-welfare/article/3178200/women-china-want-house-and-car-so-man-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 May 2022 10:30:15 +0000 Like many beautiful, single girls her age, 24-year-old Sunny Xu has received lots of advice from friends and family about dating. A native of Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, she has met a few boys online. Although their profiles appeared impressive – good-looking, similar age and stable salary – they did not quite measure up in the flesh. “Some of them don’t know how to find a proper topic to start the conversation,” said Xu. “One time, someone asked why my online replies were slow – which was rude... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/one-company-bets-ai-future-matchmaking/article/3024718?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/one-company-bets-ai-future-matchmaking/article/3024718?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:50:30 +0000 The City God Temple in Taipei is one the oldest and most popular Buddhist temples in the city. The temple was started by immigrants who arrived in Taiwan in the 1800s. Today, it’s a popular destination for young people and couples looking for love. https://www.scmp.com/travel/inside-taipeis-matchmaking-temple/article/3000271?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/travel/inside-taipeis-matchmaking-temple/article/3000271?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Nov 2018 04:11:30 +0000