Woman sentenced for abducting child as future bride in China

A shocking scheme in Liupanshui, Guizhou Province, in China, where a woman named Yang abducted an 11 year old girl to groom her as a future bride for her eldest son, has led to prison sentences for both mother and son.

The unusual case, which has sparked a furore on Chinese social media, underscores the enduring issue of child brides and the clash between modern law and traditional practices.

Yang, upon encountering an 11 year old girl, conceived a plan to kidnap her for her son, aged 27. Despite initially approaching the girl’s family with her proposal and being rejected, Yang resorted to abduction. Seizing an opportunity when the girl was home alone, Yang and her son carried out their plan.

They managed to evade authorities for six days before Yang was located and arrested, followed by her son turning himself in four days…