China professor sparks debate by claiming one-third of youth are ‘unsuitable for marriage’

By South China Morning Post | Created at 2026-09-28 10:01:43 | Updated at 2026-09-28 10:47:33 47 minutes ago
A viral interview with Chinese professor-influencer Liang Yongan has reignited the debate over China’s evolving marriage norms after he argued that at least one-third of people in the country are ill-suited for marriage. Liang, 72, a professor of Chinese language and literature at Fudan University in Shanghai, has emerged as a significant voice on mainland social media, attracting nearly one million followers with his candid observations on youth culture, relationships, and social change. The...
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