China’s Rush For Divorce
Happy couples in Shanghai are getting divorced to buy homes more cheaply
Trending · BBC World Service
September 3, 201617m 28s
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Show Notes
Happy couples in Shanghai have been rushing to divorce because of rumours of rules change that would make it more expensive for them to buy property.
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Producer: Anisa Subedar
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