The decision was made by the authorities of Shanxi city, Liuliang province. Women who get married before the age of 35 will be paid 1.5 thousand yuan (about $ 210), Xinhua news agency writes.
The law comes into force on January 1, 2025. At the same time, the Shanxi administration notes that in order to receive payments, marriage must be the first for both the groom and the bride. A new support measure is being taken to increase the birth rate.
Since the 70s, the PRC has had a "one family, one child" policy, which is why there is currently a drop in the birth rate in the republic, as well as an aging population. The Chinese authorities were forced to ease restrictions. According to the forecast of statisticians, the share of citizens over the age of 60 in the country will exceed 30% by 2035.
