The move comes as marriages in China fell by one-fifth last year, with analysts attributing the decline to high childcare and education costs, Reuters reported. Ningbo’s civil affairs department announced on its official WeChat account that newlyweds will be eligible for eight vouchers worth a total of 1,000 yuan ($141/£107), redeemable for wedding photography, ceremonies, celebrations, hotel stays, retail, and other marriage-related services. “The vouchers are limited in quantity and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis,” the department said. According to Independent, other eastern cities, including Hangzhou and Pinghuimilar have also launched similar schemes offering cash vouchers until the end of the year. Last year, more than 6.1 million couples registered ma

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