Film director sued for having too many kids

Chinese film director Zhang Yimou is being sued by two lawyers for breaking China’s one-child policy, in what they are calling a protest against rich people flouting the rules.

Film director sued for having too many kids

Chinese film director Zhang Yimou is being sued by two lawyers for breaking China’s one-child policy, in what they are calling a protest against rich people flouting the rules.

Jia Fangyi said that he and Guo Chengxi want Zhang to pay one billion yuan (€120m) in compensation for the use of public services and as a punishment.

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