Author Archives: Hong Zhang

Next stop grandma’s house — it’s the law

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Hong Zhang

CNN, China is considering a law to require children of elderly parents to visit them regularly By Jessica Beaton 7 January, 2011 Guilt trips for not visiting the folks may soon be replaced by police visits. If you thought the annual visit … Continue reading →

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China law to make children visit parents

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Hong Zhang

BBC China is considering making it a legal duty for people to visit their aged parents, state media say. Under a draft legal amendment, elderly people could go to court to claim their right to be physically and mentally looked … Continue reading →

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Adult children must visit parents regularly by law

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Hong Zhang

China Daily Adult children of elderly parents will be required to visit their parents regularly and must care for their spiritual needs and cannot neglect or isolate them, according to a draft amendment of China’s elder law, Legal Daily reported … Continue reading →

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