In December, Emma Shi desperately needed an appointment at the civil affairs bureau in Shanghai but could not get one. She scoured the internet to find someone who could help, quickly.

China tried to slow divorces by making couples wait. Instead, they rushed.

Couples in China seeking a divorce must first complete a month-long "cooling-off" period according to a new law passed on Thursday. The provision requires couples filing for separation to wait for a month before their request can be processed -- in a bid to reduce divorce rates.

Mandatory divorce 'cooling-off' period meets with outrage in China

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China tried to slow divorces by making couples wait. Instead, they rushed.

Mandatory divorce 'cooling-off' period meets with outrage in China