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Famed Chinese film director Zhang Yimou is being sued by two lawyers for breaking China's one-child policy, in what they are calling a protest against rich people flouting the rules. The Chinese film director Zhang Yimou is being sued by two lawyers for breaking China's one-child policy, in what they are calling a protest against rich people flouting the rules.
Jia Fangyi said on Friday that he and Guo Chengxi want Zhang to pay 1bn yuan (£100.7m) in compensation for the use of public services and as a punishment. Although Zhang already faces a fine that could run into the millions of dollars, Jia said he and Guo didn't feel that was enough to deter other wealthy people from defying the regulations. Zhang, who directed House of Flying Dragons and Hero, admitted on Sunday to having had three children with his wife.
Zhang, who directed House of Flying Dragons and Hero, admitted on Sunday to having three children with his wife. Jia Fangyi said on Friday that he and Guo Chengxi wanted Zhang to pay 1bn yuan (£100m) as a punishment and as compensation for the use of public services.
Although Zhang already faces a fine that could run into the millions of dollars, Jia said he and Guo did not feel that was enough to deter other wealthy people from defying the regulations.
People caught breaking China's family planning policy must pay a "social compensation fee" based on their annual income.People caught breaking China's family planning policy must pay a "social compensation fee" based on their annual income.
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