[NonContro]

The gender imbalance is another problem.

China needs more young people to be happy to be factory workers forever, instead of seeking out white-collar jobs.

But many young men and their parents are convinced that a University degree is essential to find a wife.

If the situation reverses to more women than men, by simple microeconomics the dating standards of women will fall and more families and men will be content in lower-status (but economically important) roles.

China could incentivize more women being born by allowing 'bride prices', paid to the bride's family instead of just being used for the wedding. Another option could be to encourage excess males to emigrate, as seems to be occurring in India.

https://www.thinkchina.sg/no-bride-price-no-marriage-china