"Buying a house in Beijing is really expensive, but people are still expected to own one before getting married. If you can't afford it then you have to put off getting married until you can." said Mao.
The demographic is often referred to as "leftover men." But while the term carries a negative connotation, Mao says there is less pressure for men to marry now compared to previous generations.Population statistics indicate another challenge for Chinese men when it comes to finding a wife.
"There is a large gender gap in China. In the past, 100 baby girls were born for every 120 boys. As a result, men are now having a hard time meeting women." said Li Yinhe, sociologist of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Li says she expects this increasing trend of more Chinese men staying single to continue.
As finding a wife becomes more difficult, China's number of older bachelors is on the rise. While still referred to as "leftover men" the question now is, will society adapt and become more accepting of this growing demographic.
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