Women's Rights in Republican China

The case highlighted the evolving status of women's legal rights and marital freedom during the early Republic of China.

1. The Last Imperial Consort Wenxiu Divorce Case against Puyi for Domestic Abuse

2. Jurisdiction: China (Republic of China) (1931)
3. Original Case: Wenxiu v. Puyi Divorce Case
4. VictimsWenxiuDefendantsPuyiPlaintiffsWenxiuDefense AttorneysLin QiLin TingchenPlaintiff AttorneysZhang ShizengZhang ShijunLi HongyueJudgesZhang WubenInstitutionsTianjin District Court
5. Case Tags: Domestic Abuse in Imperial Context;Imperial Divorce Lawsuit;Women's Rights in Republican China;Historic Legal Precedent