Sex Crime Rate In China Soars (Press, 1 August 1985)

On 1 August 1985, reports from Peking indicated a significant rise in the sexual crime rate in China, prompting authorities to advocate for increased sex education as a means to address the growing issue. According to the China News Service, while the overall national crime rate has decreased in recent years, the incidence of sex crimes has notably surged. The majority of offenders identified in these crimes are youths and adolescents. Although precise figures on the crime rate were not provided, the report highlighted that many sex crimes stem from a lack of knowledge regarding sexual matters. The report further cited concerns that ignorance about sex has contributed to marital discord, with a survey from a district in Shanghai revealing that around a quarter of divorces were attributed to "disharmonious sexual life." This situation reflects a shift in societal attitudes, as the topic of sex is becoming less of a taboo and more of a legitimate subject for scientific inquiry among experts and the general public alike. To address these challenges, the China News Service noted that a national sex education conference was recently convened in Shanghai. This conference focused on a wide array of topics, including sexual perversion, issues related to bisexuality, sexual morality, and the concept of sexual sin. The discussions signal a growing acknowledgment of the importance of sexual education in contemporary Chinese society as a means of improving sexual knowledge and reducing both crime and marital issues associated with sexual ignorance.

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