China passed legislation on Sunday aimed at giving women more protection against gender discrimination and sexual harassment, days after the bill was submitted to the country’s top legislature after a third revision and extensive public input.
The legislation comes as activists have expressed concern about increasing government rhetoric on the value of traditional women’s roles, and what some see as setbacks for women’s rights. It’s not yet clear to what extent those more conservative attitudes will be reflected in the new law.
No details on the legislation beyond its adoption were immediately available.
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