In China, the husband and wife in marriage are of completely equal status.
In accordance with the Civil Code of China:
- both husband wife shall be of equal status in marriage and family;
- both husband and wife shall have the right to use their own surname and given name;
- both husband and wife shall have the freedom to work, study and participate in social activities;
- both husband and wife shall have equal rights to raise their children;
- the vast majority of the properties acquired during the marriage shall be owned by both the spouses;
- both husband and wife shall have the duty to maintain each other; and
- both husband and wife shall have the right to inherit each other’s property.
References:
Civil Code of China: Part V Marriage and Family (2020): Article 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1061, 1062
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