A recent report stated that in 2012 there were 3.1 million divorces in China, marking a 133 percent increase in the nation’s divorce rate since 2003. So why are Chinese couples getting divorced now more than ever? And what kind of impact will this have on Chinese society?

Host: Lance Crayon

Guests: He Dan & Brian Salter

Studio Director: Lou Yi

Camera: Wang Yuxi & Wu Chuanjing

Editing: Yu Yao & Lance Crayon

Subtitles: Hua Yuting (Intern)

Producers: Lance Crayon

Executive Producer: Feng Minghui

About Easy Talk:

Easy Talk is a weekly talk show program covering the latest living-related issues in today’s China. Foreigners living in China are invited to share their life experiences and observations on a variety of light topics. The discussions revolve around the cultural differences that exist between China and other countries, covering various aspects and the implications they have on China’s cultural exchange with the world.