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flag China rules psychological abuse is domestic violence, citing a case where a man was jailed for abusing his ex-partner, whose death at 24 was linked to the abuse.

flag China's Supreme People's Court has ruled that psychological abuse qualifies as domestic violence, following a case in which a man was sentenced to three years and two months in prison for the prolonged emotional abuse of his ex-partner, Chen, whose death at 24 was linked to the abuse. flag The court determined the couple’s cohabitation, emotional and financial ties, and shared family goals established their legal status as family members. flag The ruling, issued ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, underscores that domestic violence includes sustained psychological harm and not just physical injury. flag The court emphasized the use of expert testimony to assess mental trauma and affirmed a zero-tolerance stance, releasing seven additional cases to highlight its commitment to protecting victims, especially young people, and ensuring justice is visibly upheld.

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