Wed, Jun 01, 2005 - Page 4 News List

Beijing park attracts matchmaking moms

THE GUARDIAN , BEIJING

"There are so few opportunities to meet women. And when you do, communication is a big problem because people's values are so different," said the 33-year-old, who had pinned up an ad on a tree.

"I came here because there is a lot of social pressure on a man to get married when he approaches the age of 35," he said.

For the middle-aged people in the park, the exchange of personal information is a very public and open event, but when it comes to discussing the issue at home with their more privacy-minded children, they admit they opt for secrecy.

"I didn't tell my daughter I was coming here today," said Li with a guilty grin. "I wouldn't dare."

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