The abnormally high bride price, however, has drawn the attention of the government. The "No 1 Central Document" for 2023, issued on Feb 13, says addressing the high bride price problem is one of the ...

A rural Chinese county is working to end the practice of grooms and their families spending exorbitant amounts to ask for their brides’ hands in marriage — a custom known as “bride price.” Authorities ...

Some marriage proposals come with a ring. This one came with a price list. A young man called into "The Ramsey Show" with a dilemma involving his fiancée's family, traditional Chinese marriage customs ...