Jail stands for bogus director for pimping

An appeal court upheld the 10-year sentence of a man who opened a film studio to trick movie hopefuls into prostitution.

The appeal took place at the Beijing No 1 Intermediate Court yesterday.

Hu Weidong, 49, from Henan province, manipulated more than 10 girls searching for acting roles, including underage Beijing twins known as "Baobao and Azi," to have sex with him, his assistants and wealthy clients, as part of their role in his studio.