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What Is the Marriable Age in China?

Twenty-two for men and Twenty for women.

In accordance with the Civil Code of China, no marriage may be contracted until the man reaches the age of 22 and the woman reaches the age of 20.

 

References:

Civil Code of China: Part V Marriage and Family (2020): Article 1047

Contributors: CJO Staff Contributors Team

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