Leftover men are lying flat: An Era of "Marriage Withdrawal" in the Richest City - Shanghai

Leftover men are lying flat: An Era of "Marriage Withdrawal" in the Richest City - Shanghai

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Sep 2, 2026  #Chinadeepdive

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Leftover men are lying flat: An Era of "Marriage Withdrawal" in the Richest and Most Shrewd City- Shanghai

Shanghai is one of China's wealthiest and most competitive cities, yet its marriage market is facing a growing crisis. Rising housing prices, high living costs, intense competition, changing gender expectations, and the growing importance of financial status are making marriage increasingly difficult for ordinary people.

In this video, we explore the phenomenon of "leftover women" and "leftover men" in Shanghai, the increasingly selective marriage market, and the rise of what some Chinese netizens describe as "marriage withdrawal."

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