Report: Covid-19 a factor in rise of marriage problems


BEIJING: There was a sharp increase in the number of marriage counselling cases in 2020 compared to previous years, and the Covid-19 pandemic has been cited as a factor for this, Shanghai-based Weiqing Group revealed in a report.

The domestic relationship counselling agency handled more than 58,000 marriage counselling cases through online channels last year, a year-on-year increase of nearly 87%.

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