CCTV9英语新闻：Leftover women a popular label in China

Now for more discussion, we are joined in the studio by social affairs critic Han Hua. Ms. Han, Welcome to our studio.

 

Q1. So the video says that unmarried woman over 25 are called 'leftover'. Is this group unique to China? Where does the pressure, or expectation to get marry early come from?

 

Q2. The ad has been making a stir for a few days now. Why do you think it's so popular? Does it tell any change in the society's attitude towards women, or how women are viewing themselves nowadays?