Is it illegal for a husband to slander his wife and cheat?

Legal analysis: it is illegal. If a citizen's right to name, portrait, reputation and honor is infringed, he has the right to demand that the infringement be stopped, his reputation be restored, the influence be eliminated, he apologize, and he may demand compensation for losses.

Legal basis: Article 1024 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) enjoys the right of reputation. No organization or individual may infringe upon the reputation right of others by insulting or slandering. Reputation is a social evaluation of the moral character, reputation, talent and credit of civil subjects.