India, Oct. 12 -- A woman in central China has drawn widespread attention on social media after demanding a "hugging fee" from her former fiance following the cancellation of their wedding.

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According to Henan TV, cited by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the woman initially agreed to return a betrothal gift of 200,000 yuan (US$28,000) but insisted on keeping 30,000 yuan (US$4,200) as compensation for "hugging".

As per the outlet, it is customary in China for a groom's family to offer a betrothal gift, or engagement offering, to the bride's family before marriage as a token of goodwill and gratitude.

The couple, both from Pi...