中国简化婚姻登记手续,以便在人口不断下降的情况下提高出生率。 China simplifies marriage registration to boost birth rates amid declining population.

作为提高出生率努力的一部分,中国允许夫妇在居住地登记,而不是在家乡登记,从而使夫妇更容易结婚。 China is making it easier for couples to get married by allowing them to register in their place of residence rather than their hometown, as part of efforts to boost birth rates. 去年,该国婚姻下降五分之一,人口连续三年下降。 The country saw a fifth of marriages decline last year and has had three consecutive years of population decline. 民政部还计划打击高“新娘价格”和过高的婚礼费用。 The Ministry of Civil Affairs also plans to combat high "bride prices" and excessive wedding expenses.