Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 09:18am on 27 May 2025,Tuesday International
The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh has cautioned citizens against engaging in illegal cross-border marriages and online matchmaking scams, particularly targeting Chinese men seeking foreign wives. This advisory responds to a surge in fraudulent schemes exploiting China's significant gender imbalance, a legacy of the one-child policy, which has left millions of men without prospects for domestic marriage. The embassy emphasized that international matchmaking services are prohibited under Chinese law and urged citizens to avoid deceptive practices and respect local regulations. This warning is part of broader efforts to combat human trafficking and financial exploitation associated with unauthorized marriage facilitation services. The embassy also highlighted the importance of verifying the authenticity of any matrimonial arrangements. (PC: The Independent)
