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Twenty-something Chinese prefer a late bond A survey directed at the generation of Chinese born after the implementation of the reform and opening up policy (the late 1970s), shows a greater tendency toward late marriage, particularly amongst men, when compared to their parents' generation. According to the survey conducted in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Wuhan, Xi'an and Shenyang, traditional Chinese marriage values still have a deep and steadfast influence on the young. Amongst all of those interviewed, 75.1% agree that marriage is an essential part of life; 65.3% believe that people should be faithful to their spouses unto death; 64.1% profess their belief that the man is the pillar of a family and should be responsible for the prosperity and decline of the family unit. Their views on marriage, however, are more open than their parents. 33% of interviewees consider extramarital affairs understandable. 34.8% reckon that sex before marriage would better prepare people for married life; 25.2% assume they can find true love on the internet. The survey indicates that when choosing their own spouses, those who have brothers or sisters attach greater importance to a sense of responsibility for the family, while single-children pay more attention to economic and social status. Those with higher levels of education also have higher demands for an interesting and flavorful life. Late marriage has also become commonplace among the young. The average age of
marriage stands at around 28 for men and 27 for women.
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