A new law in China set to take effect next May aims to protect women’s land rights in rural areas. While experts are pleased with the progress, they have concerns about potential manipulation by rural authorities due to some ambiguity in the law.
The law also introduces procedural safeguards to help women access legal protection without individual legal action. However, experts highlight the need for further clarification on certain articles and the enforcement of the law to ensure women’s rights are upheld.
It is a significant step towards gender equality in rural land rights, but continued efforts are necessary to address remaining loopholes and ensure women and their children receive fair treatment in land ownership and distribution.