Why is China likely to be a country of "lonely men" in the near future?
A) Chinese women often become Buddhist nuns and are not eligible for marriage.
B) Chinese men are forbidden from getting married unless they have a considerable amount of money for a dowry.
C) Only upper class Chinese men are allowed to marry.
D) Chinese families are limited to only one child, and there is a shortage of women in the country for men to marry.

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China's One-Child Policy has resulted in a preference for male children, which has led to sex-selective abortions and female infanticide. This has created a significant gender gap in China, with more men than women. By 2020, it is projected that there will be 30 million more men than women in China, and this shortage of women will make it difficult for men to find partners and get married, resulting in a significant number of lonely men.

Why Is China Likely to Be a Country of "Lonely