Violet Feng discusses her documentary about single men seeking love in China

By Ayesha Rascoe

Published January 18, 2026 at 8:08 AM EST

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to filmmaker Violet Feng about The Dating Game, her new documentary about the challenges single men in China face as they attempt to find a romantic partner.

Ayesha Rascoe

Ayesha Rascoe is the host of "Weekend Edition Sunday" and the Saturday episodes of "Up First." As host of the morning news magazine, she interviews news makers, entertainers, politicians and more about the stories that everyone is talking about or that everyone should be talking about.

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