Chinese man celebrates wedding to one woman, baby with ex-lover at same venue on same day

In southwestern China, a man named Wu Linfeng recently caused a stir by holding a wedding with one woman and a celebration for his baby with his former girlfriend at the same venue on the same day. Wu's wedding to Kong Sihan took place on the first floor of the restaurant, while a 100-day celebration for his son with Lin Si was held on the second floor. Posters at the venue displayed images of the couple in wedding attire, and another featured Wu, Lin, and their son celebrating the child's 100th day.

The restaurant manager confirmed that Wu and Lin had signed separate contracts for the events, and all payments were settled. However, the incident sparked controversy and prompted police to be called. The manager revealed that Wu allegedly owed Lin 100,000 yuan (US$15,000), but this allegation has not been confirmed. Videos of the events went viral on social media, leading many to question whether Wu could face charges of bigamy, which is punishable by up to two years in prison in China.

A local government investigation determined that Wu had legally married Kong, making her his legal spouse. Since the child was born out of wedlock, the legal definition of bigamy was not met. Wu and Lin had a son together, but they were not married at the time. Legal expert Fu Jian explained that while the case might involve civil liabilities, such as obligations to support the child born outside marriage, it does not constitute bigamy.

Upholding social norms and public morality, local authorities emphasized the importance of respecting the legal definition of marriage and the responsibilities that come with it. As of now, Wu has not publicly addressed the incident, leaving many to condemn his actions.