A university graduate in the Shenzhen special economic zone, Guangdong province, has filed a lawsuit against a bank that turned him down because he has the hepatitis B virus.

The man wants 40,000 yuan ($5,855) in compensation.

He had passed the written examinations and interviews last December but was told in February that his application was rejected after a health exam showed he had the virus.

The graduate said the bank deprived the man of his rights of equal employment opportunities.

Luohu district people's court has accepted the case and is arranging to open a public hearing.

Source: China Daily