India, Feb. 17 -- A surname dispute between a couple in Shanghai, China, led to their divorce, sparking widespread debate on social media over traditional naming customs, reported the South China Morning Post.

The couple, identified by their surnames Shao and Ji, had a daughter in 2019 who took Shao's surname, while their son, born in 2021, was given Ji's surname. Shao repeatedly urged Ji to change their son's surname to his, but she refused. Their disagreement eventually led to their separation and divorce in 2023.

Following their split, both children stayed with Ji. Shao sought custody of their daughter while relinquishing his claim over their son. However, Ji insisted on keeping both children. The matter was taken to court, where Ji ...