👪 Family & divorce · Awareness case
Forced Marriage and Protection of a Foreigner Victim of Involuntary Marriage in China · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: القانون المدني / Civil Code (2021) Book 5 Art. 1046 + Anti-Domestic Violence Law (2016)
The Civil Code (2021) explicitly requires the consent of both parties in marriage; any marriage concluded under coercion is null and voidable upon request of the aggrieved party.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
Under Article 1046 of the Civil Code (2021): marriage requires the free will of both parties. Forced marriage: (1) voidable upon application to the marriage registration office within one year of the date of coercion; (2) if authorities refuse the annulment request: resort to court. Anti-Domestic Violence Law (2016): guarantees protection from coercion and abuse in the context of marriage. For foreign victims of forced marriage in China: right to request court protection orders, assistance from embassy. Fake marriage for visa purposes: constitutes a fraud crime and terminates the visa and exposes to deportation.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
If you are subject to forced marriage in China, immediately contact your embassy or consulate, or the local Women's Affairs Authority for assistance.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026