A Graph-Theoretic Feasibility Analysis of Elite Mate Search in China’s Tier-One Cities

Published in ROMANCE Research Institute Working Paper Series, 2026

A graph-theoretic analysis of elite mate search in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen using synthetic social networks and the BigCLAM community model.

Key findings

  • Estimated probability ≈ 1.45%
  • Probability for 30+: 1.38%
  • Social network access increases probability 10×
  • Network position matters more than age.

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