Declining wedding candy sales a sign of social change in China
Matrimonial tradition fades in face of healthier, sugar-free lifestyles, and declining nuptials.
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The trend, attributed to various factors including economic pressures and changing societal norms, reflects a broader shift in marriage patterns across the country, experts said,…