From the Chinese press

Tighten law to protect minors

Sexual attacks against minors have aroused public indignation across the country. But to prevent such attacks, we have to find out the real reason for the rise in such heinous acts, says an article on the website of Guangming Daily. Excerpts:

Three drug addicts in Shandong province have been accused of forcing an eighth grade female student to have sex with them. Investigations have not thrown up any evidence to suggest that the suspects acted against the girl's will and, hence, the three accused will not be charged with raping the girl.