CHANNEL NEWS ASIA - Mar 24 - With ~50% of China's Internet users between 24 and 40 years old, online dating services are taking off in a market estimated to be worth US$800M. Online dating site 'Shiji Jiayuan' was established by Ms Gong Haiyan, who set it up after she experienced trouble finding a marriage partner on other online sites. The website took off, now boasting a database of 30M singles. According to a recent study, ~24M Chinese men could find themselves without a partner by 2020 - due to a skewed gender balance caused by China's One-Child Policy and a cultural preference for boys over girls.
by Wong Yee Fong
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It goes without saying that there are an awful lot of dating sites out there - but I guess with all the advice in the world you're likely to have your own preference! My advice - look around, sign up on a few sites and browse. Go with whichever you feel the most comfortable with - especially if they're free, you've nothing to lose :)
Posted by: MingleMonkee | Mar 24, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Interesting statistics concerning the number of men in China what may not find a mate. There is something to be said for women I guess LOL.
Posted by: Jennifer | Mar 25, 2011 at 02:16 PM