Mother offered to anyone who can pay her medical bills

A woman in China has offered to marry off her cancer-stricken mother to anyone who can pay her medical bills.

Du Chunmei says she cannot afford the $6,000 of treatment and believes it is the only way to save her mother's life. She has put an advert online saying: "I post this message in desperation. If anyone could pay for my mother's treatment, I'll marry her to you."

Her appeal, which she says has her mother's approval, has captured the public's attention in China. Mrs Du, 31, told the BBC how she and her brothers had spent their savings when their father fell ill two years ago.

"I know people are saying bad things about me, but I don't care that much if I can save her," she said. The online message has generated much debate on the internet. Some have condemned her behaviour as a shameful violation of Chinese traditional value of filial piety. Others have said they think it is a good idea to attract media attention and call for help.

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