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The dynamics of dating and marriage in China reveal an ongoing transformation influenced by demographic challenges, economic pressures, and cultural shifts towards materialism. As men withdraw from the marriage market due to exorbitant expectations, and as women become increasingly preoccupied with status markers, the future of relationships in China stands on uncertain ground. It raises a critical question: will marriages become a relic of the past in a society where materialism eclipses genuine human connection? Only time will reveal the answers, but the current trajectory suggests significant changes ahead.