China’s ‘two sessions’: adviser urges end to forced marriages of mentally ill rural women
South China Morning Post
by Phoebe ZhangMarch 6, 2026
A top Chinese political adviser has sounded the alarm on forced marriages of women with mental disabilities in rural areas, calling for a prevention mechanism and a nationwide investigation campaign.
Jiang Shengnan, a writer and member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, warned that tackling the issue presented multiple challenges.
There was a lack of support for such women when it came to marriage-related decision-making, Jiang...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/6/2026