Hong Kong (CNN) A city in eastern China is launching a database for people considering marriage to check the domestic violence records of their partner. The system allows people to retrieve information related to domestic violence and personal safety protection orders -- akin to restraining orders -- from their partner's criminal records. "The inquiry system allows a partner to know whether the other party has a domestic violence record before getting married." Domestic violence is a major issue in China. "The current system only recognizes domestic violence records issued by the official channels," Zheng Shiyin, a Chinese expert on gender issues, told Shanghai-based publication Sixth Tone .

Source: CNN June 26, 2020 04:41 UTC