Chinese varsities ban extra-marital affairs

Chinese varsities ban extra-marital affairs

Students in 'special relations' to be kicked out

Shanghai: Having an extra-marital affair or "wrecking" other people's marriages can lead to expulsion from universities in China. "Those who maintain 'special relationships' with married people will be kicked out from the campus," Guangzhou-based South China Normal University said.

The Chongqing Normal University issued a similar warning, but in a more explicit manner. "Students who become prostitutes, mistresses, or toy boys will be expelled from school immediately."

The warnings, however, sparked off heated discussions among students — some criticising its impracticality. Others said they can understand those who choose the wrong course in love, the Shanghai Daily reported on Tuesday.

"They can sleep with whoever they like and that is none of the university's business," a student said. Another said most classmates do not despise those who hop into rich men's beds, while others said the regulation was necessary.