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Taiwan local government matchmaking initiatives

Overview

Local governments in Taiwan are implementing matchmaking initiatives to address declining birthrates.

In Changhua City, officials announced a single-person matchmaking event for 80 unmarried residents aged 20 to 40. The program features reality-puzzle challenges and outdoor tasks. Participants who register their marriage by the end of 2028 are eligible for a NT$20,000 voucher.

Similarly, authorities in Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, and Miaoli County, alongside the Hsinchu Science Park, are launching a joint event for singles aged 22 to 45. This initiative offers substantial financial incentives, including a 60,000 TWD marriage bonus and 100,000 TWD childcare subsidies per newborn. The program utilizes interactive activities such as AR puzzles and stand-up paddleboarding to encourage social connection.

Entities

Miaoli County · Hsinchu City Government · Changhua City Office · Liang Min‑sheng and Xiao Yi‑ru · Kao Hung-an

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Hsinchu and Miaoli authorities launch matchmaking event with marriage bonuses

    Hsinchu, Miaoli, and Hsinchu Science Park are hosting a joint matchmaking event on October 3, offering marriage and childcare bonuses to encourage marriage and address low birth rates.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Changhua City launches matchmaking event to address low birthrate

    Changhua City, Taiwan, will host a matchmaking event on Sep 5 for 80 singles, featuring puzzle challenges, a NT$30,000 prize and incentives to marry, part of a local effort to curb low birthrates.

Sources

bccnews.com.tw · thehubnews.net