A legislator has put forward a new proposal titled "Women Shall Not Harass Men" and suggested that it be amended into the Law on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests, which is now being reviewed by China's top legislature in Beijing.

The Beijing Morning Post reported Wednesday that the new proposal was penned by Luo Yifeng from the Overseas Chinese Committee under the National People's Congress.

Luo Yifeng says that he has already put the proposal to the on-going session of the NPC Standing Committee.

He notes that his proposal aims to protect male citizens and their spouses.

In March, Luo Yifeng submitted another proposal dubbed the "Anti-Sexual Harassment Law" to protect both men and women who suffer from sexual harassment in the workplace.

He points out that more and more men suffer from female sexual harassment, especially in offices, dance halls, and hotels. He cites female superiors who harass her male subordinates in offices as an example.

He adds that his proposal represents the equality between men and women. He also says that the penalty for sexual harassment should be in line with international standards. China should make use of existing laws in other countries as a reference when making relevant laws and regulations in this regard.

Editor: Yan