People in Jinan, the capital of East China's Shandong province will be able to access information about their spouses' property, according to Regulations to Protect Women's Rights in Jinan recently approved by local legislature.

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According to the regulations, if the husband or wife shows an ID card, household registration papers and marriage certificate, they will be able to consult local authorities about their spouse's property, including company shares, houses and cars.

The regulations also stipulate that during a divorce case, the husband or wife can ask a court for help in collecting evidence about the couple's shared property if they fail to collect evidence by other means.

The regulations take effect on May 1.