Chinese Province Bans Sale of Abortion Drugs
Retailers in central China's Henan Province are banned to sell abortion drugs as of January 1, 2007, as part of the province's efforts to keep gender balance among newborns. Those who violate the rule will have their illegal profits confiscated and will face fines ranging from 3,000 yuan (385 U.S. dollars) to 20,000 yuan (2,564 U.S. dollars). Any pregnant woman who has her baby aborted illegally will also face a fine of 2,000 yuan (256 U.S. dollars).