Summary
China wants more marriages and more babies. But as its population shrinks and birth rates remain stubbornly low, a deeper divide is emerging between the men and women expected to reverse the trend. Young women are more educated and independent than ever, yet many still face traditional expectations around marriage, motherhood and childcare.
At the same time, a growing online backlash against feminism reveals frustrations among young men who believe the scales have tipped against them.
Meanwhile, Chinese authorities are promoting "family-positive" values. But this means censoring online content it deems to be fostering "gender antagonisms". As China navigates the tensions around gender roles and expectations, can men and women find a new bargain for the future?
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