Couples marry first a bit later in Hangzhou

The ages of couples marrying for the first time in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, edged upward last year, the city's civil affairs bureau said.

December 28, 2022

Application for foreign-related divorce

September 2, 2021

Couples seeking divorce given some breathing space

A new policy that took effect on Jan 1 as part of China's Civil Code, means couples must wait 30 days after submitting a divorce application.

June 18, 2021

Regulations on marriage and divorce

January 5, 2021

Foreign-Related Marriage Registration procedures in Hangzhou

The marriage registration office promises to have applicants' marriage affairs nailed within five working days.

June 15, 2020

Marriage registration available again in Hangzhou

Marriage registration departments have been slowly resuming operations since Feb 24, after a lengthy break caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

February 27, 2020