In China, the dynamics of domestic dating are ever changing as more Chinese women begin to prosper well beyond what was once common for their gender. This has completely changed the landscape of dating in China through a variety of cultural shifts that can sometimes favor or work towards the detriment of Asian women dating in this country.

For career women and those with high academic achievements, dating domestically in larger cities like Shenzhen, Beijing or Shanghai can become difficult to do with local Chinese men. With many affluent men now taking on mistresses in a way that has become all but culturally embraced, many Chinese women must now decided early on what kid of relationship they wish to foster with men locally or set their sights on intercultural relationships.

On the international aspect of dating in China, many women are seeking out foreign men as a means to overcome the cultural circumstances of Sheng Nu. Referred to as the " Leftover Women " or Sheng Nu, this phenomena describes Chinese women who remain unwed beyond the age of 25. Despite being quite a common thing in many other countries, failing to marry and start a family beyond 25 stigmatizes many Chinese women who may not be in a hurry to accomplish these personal benchmarks, despite the urging of society and their families.

In larger cities like Shenzhen or Beijing, many parents try to play matchmaker for their unwed daughters, either by arranging dates with the unmarried sons of their friends or by posting their daughters photos and information in marriage markets that take place in city squares. Seeking to take matters into their own hands, more Chinese women are now avoiding the parental marriage market in favor of international dating with foreign men.


Listen as Dr. Monica explains her own observations after studying international dating trends in China, where often affluent Chinese women are willing to date or marry foreigners who may have less social standing in their country, simply on the merit of love.

A Foreign Affair China continues to assist men dating Chinese women in Shenzhen through one on one introductions, group dating meet and greets, and digital services through their website. While working with a dating agency cannot guaranty a match in China, doing so provides men with the advantage of an experienced Chinese matchmaker working on their behalf to ensure their trip to Shenzhen goes as well as possible.

More men dream of romantic connections with Asian women, which leads countless singles into Shenzhen each year for the purposes of dating Chinese women within their city, while immersing themselves in the local culture that their potential match has experienced for their entire life.

00:00 Why Chinese Women Date Foreigners
01:23 2 Classes of Chinese Women
05:45 The Truth About Left Over Women (Sheng Nu)
08:14 Parental Expectations of Chinese Dating
10:08 Do Chinese Families Accept Foreigners?
11:08 Divorce and Chinese Women

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