A mother in China who forced her son into marriage by threatening to kill herself if he did not had to watch as his relationship dissolved within six months of tying the knot.
A lengthy letter using flattery and threats to try and convince local Chinese officials to act on high bride prices sent by a man saying he cannot afford to marry his girlfriend has attracted ridicule online.
A vibrant online discussion has followed a social media post by a Chinese woman, 25, whose father urged her to consider marriage and career prospects before she embarks on a master’s degree.