BEIJING: A woman in southern China who was being pressured by her family to marry has been defended by her nephew, leaving relatives speechless. The clip showed a family gathering during Chinese New Year, where she was introduced to a man in his 30s and urged to marry. “Whether to marry or not is my aunt’s choice, and she only wants a man with eight-pack abs,” the boy declared. During Chinese New Year, many young people face pressure from family to marry, with some even renting partners. One online observer said: “During this holiday, I noticed many men do not want to marry.

Source: The Star March 02, 2026 09:52 UTC