Subsidy offers encouragement to tie the knot

A WEDDING consumption subsidy system has been launched on a trial basis in Shanxi and Anhui provinces in order to encourage couples to tie the knot and promote rational spending on weddings. Beijing News comments:

The funds for the subsidy come from the China Association of Social Workers. And the subsidies provided this year are expected to reach 95 million yuan ($15.12 million).

The subsidy will be given to couples that marry within a year through companies providing wedding photos, wedding ceremonies, honeymoon travel and even new home decorations.