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The Economic Times
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Married after a 5-minute video call, sought divorce 9 days later: Chinese man's story sparks debate

A 32-year-old man from China's Zhejiang province who married a woman after a five-minute video call and just three days of acquaintance sought a divorce only nine days after the wedding, leading to a legal dispute involving both his wife and a matchmaking agency, reports SCMP.

The man, identified by the surname Gu, said pressure from his family influenced his decision to enter the marriage quickly. An only child, Gu had registered with a local matchmaking centre for 200 yuan, approximately Rs 2,400, hoping to find a partner.

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