He welcomed the lifting of the ban on lesbians, saying that it reflects rising awareness.
In 2009 about 540 lesbians on the Chinese mainland signed a petition urging health authorities to remove the discriminatory ban.
Under the new health requirements, criminal penalties for people who donate infected blood in malicious revenge on society are clearly spelled out.
Also, the recommended donor age limit has been extended by five years to 60, effective July 1.
About the broadcaster:
Nelly Min is an editor at China Daily with more than 10 years of experience as a newspaper editor and photographer. She has worked at major newspapers in the U.S., including the Los Angeles Times and the Detroit Free Press. She is also fluent in Korean.
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