BEIJING, May 9: Chinese authorities have begun investigating reports that Zhang Yimou, one of China’s best-known movie directors, has seven children in violation of strict family planning rules, which could result in a fine of 160 million yuan (26.05 million dollars), state media said yesterday. Online reports have surfaced that Zhang, who dazzled the world in 2008 with his Beijing Olympic ceremonies, “has at least seven children and will face a 160 million yuan fine,” said the website of the People’s Daily, the Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece. (agencies)
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