Choking on bad air, food, China acts on 'gender imbalance'

"The Chinese government says it is drafting new laws to tackle the growing gender imbalance caused by the widespread abortion of female foetuses."

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"The practice is already banned, but new rules are expected to set out specific punishments for parents and doctors.

• China's Family Planning Association (CFPC) has revealed the extent of the imbalance - in one city there are eight young boys for every five girls.

Experts fear the phenomenon could have unpredictable social consequences.

• Some believe that with millions of men unable to find a wife, there could be risks of increasing anti-social and violent behaviour."

From BBC, "China to Act on Gender Imbalance," 8/25/07

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