Topic1 Shenzhen expands domestic violence definitionRecently, the women's association in Shenzhen issues a draft regulation, which includes verbal and economic violence into domestic violence. This draft is already part of Shenzhen NPC's lawmaking plan.

Is domestic abuse a problem?

Topic2 Divorce applicants face daily limit restrictionGetting divorced is never an easy thing, but a city district in northwestern China wants to make it just a bit harder.

Since 2012, the civil affairs bureau of Chang'an district of Xi'an has had a policy which only allows 10 to 15 divorces a day. The office claims this is aimed at deterring what they call "impulse divorces."This little-known local rule became a hot topic nationwide last week after a divorcing couple failed to obtain a slot and complained to state media.

Are impulse divorces, or just perhaps divorces in general, a problem in China?

Topic3 Animals' adoption in Beijing ZooChina is becoming more and more of an animal loving country. Now, the Beijing Zoo is trying to capitalize on this by offering people the chance to adopt animals at the zoo. Depending on how much you pay, you can name the animal and even visit it inside their cage at the zoo.

What's the regulation?