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@Tonyaod
Take it easy, buddy!
There are as many psychotic girls in China as in the west. Probably even more, not because of their DNA or their nationality, but because of the education, and being single child, being spoiled to death, not ever getting a no, as an answer.

This is no blame on them, it's the society build that way and the feeling of entitlement. And this is happening in some European countries too. Parents can't afford, or their career is not allowing them the time to handle more than one kid and they f-up their offspring.

So no need to buy helmets and ride your scooter to the border, plus if it's made in china it probably won't get you further out of kunming then Chengong,...lol!

Plus Jean described an individual case. I had a psychotic chinese gf as well, she wasn't violent, but she was not healthy in her head. But I have friends back home that have psychotic gf's as well. So...

Back on topic. First as posted, get a lawyer. The lawyer linked on gokunming is very good, also if he doesn't handle civil cases, he for sure will send you to a good divorce lawyer, that you can trust.

He will also be able to ask for police escort, if there is reason to believe the family to be violent. They do that all the time. In bigger districts they actually have a special group of cops that deal with those divorces. And opposing TOnyaod her a little, harmonious is not one of China's strength, especially when it comes to divorces and the loss or payback it can lead to. I think that is no difference in the west.:)

That should give him a certain amount of safety to go through with his divorce. Make sure that they communicate with the local police of violent wifey, cos they may have ties to bad people, and mob the unhappy couple, or equally bad, bribe the attorney or judge. But you said he doesn't care about money, so that may not be the worst for him.

Also one more option, is leave her behind here in China. Many of my Chinese friends marriage has gone ape-poop. So they just separated, as there is no law for providing for your wife if you live separated. The violent family will probably bad mouth you, but if you are not here around.

Wait for things to calm down and ask the lawyer to file for a divorce, with spouse not present. You need to give the lawyer the required documents but I heard from one divorced, very wealthy Chinese friend who divorced his wife from Canada. Dunno though for sure, how it works.

Anyway let your friend talk to the lawyer, first. See what he recommends.

Tonyaod, wait, I did not mean that all Chinese girls are like that! Sorry if I came across that way. I only mean that this particular girl is that way.

If your friend didn't register the marriage in his home country, then it's probably not valid outside China. If too lazy or cowardly to seek divorce, then the leaving China is the easiest way out.

@Tonyaod ;-)

Thanks all for the advice.

Anonymous Coward, he is not cowardly or lazy. He is (rightfully) afraid or his own personal health.

anonymouscoward is totally right.

if not files at his home country, the marriage is not recognized outside of china.

Ah, the old 'my friend' line.

go home and start divorce in your hnome country. it will then be on terms of your home country law. she cannot then start things here, too late. but you must file for divorce before she does so keep it quiet. just say you visit friend in shanghai