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Yunnan Village Enforces Controversial Fines for Marital Rules

12/26/2025

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A village in Lincang, Yunnan province, China issued fines under a notice titled "Village Rules: Everyone is Equal."
The rules impose 1,500 yuan for marrying outside the province.
They impose 3,000 yuan for unmarried pregnancies.
They levy 500 yuan annually for cohabiting couples.
They also set 3,000 yuan for children born less than 10 months after marriage and 500 yuan for quarrels requiring village mediation.

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Story summary

A village in Lincang, Yunnan province, China issued fines under a notice titled "Village Rules: Everyone is Equal."
The rules impose 1,500 yuan for marrying outside the province.
They impose 3,000 yuan for unmarried pregnancies.
They levy 500 yuan annually for cohabiting couples.
They also set 3,000 yuan for children born less than 10 months after marriage and 500 yuan for quarrels requiring village mediation.