The Chinese Dating Market Is Cooked

Jeff Gao

Jeff Gao

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Welcome to the most competitive dating market on Earth.

From matchmaking apps run like job boards, to love built on résumés, income, and property deeds — China’s modern dating scene isn’t just about romance. It’s about economics, family expectations, social class, and gender imbalances so extreme they’ve shaped national policy.

Whether you're a romantic, a sociologist, or just nosy about other people’s love lives — this episode has data, culture, and tea.