Marriages in China fell to its lowest point in almost a decade as the country continues to grapple with its demographic challenges. Marriage registrations fell by 6.2 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter, official data reveals, which is roughly half of levels seen in 2017. This underscores the strain in a country where childbearing remains closely tied to marriage . The Ministry of Civil Affairs confirmed on Saturday that China recorded 1.697 million marriage registrations during the quarter. The figures are the latest sign of China's deepening demographic struggles. The nation's population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, with its birth rate dropping to a record low, prompting demographers to warn of further decline. Traditionally, Chinese couples have had children after marriage, a practice influenced by both cultural norms and administrative rules that have, in some cases, linked birth registration or access to benefits to a marriage certificate.…