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Child Sex Abuse Victim Gets a Landmark Win in Chinese Court
June 23, 2023

Child Sex Abuse Victim Gets a Landmark Win in Chinese Court

By Laura van Megen
In a national first, a victim of childhood sexual abuse was awarded financial compensation and public apology in Chinese civil court – even after the statute of limitations lapsed.

Journalist Who Spoke to Peng Shuai Says Doubts Remain
February 09, 2022

Journalist Who Spoke to Peng Shuai Says Doubts Remain

By John Leicester
The carefully controlled conversation did not answer questions about whether Peng can speak her mind or move freely, and it did not put the controversy to rest.
China’s #MeToo Victims Face Abuse, Payback for Going Public
December 17, 2021

China’s #MeToo Victims Face Abuse, Payback for Going Public

By Huizhong Wu
In the most recent example, a woman was fired by Alibaba after going public with an accusation of sexual assault.

Doubts Over Email Raise Concerns for Peng Shuai’s Safety
November 19, 2021

Doubts Over Email Raise Concerns for Peng Shuai’s Safety

By Huizhong Wu
The Chinese tennis star has not been seen in public since she posted accusations of sexual assault against a top CCP official.

What Peng Shuai’s Story Tells Us About #MeToo in China
November 05, 2021

What Peng Shuai’s Story Tells Us About #MeToo in China

By Lü Pin
Peng’s story is an example of a woman sharing her story and demanding justice. That is what has kept #MeToo growing strong since the beginning, despite heavy censorship.

Alibaba Fires Manager Over Suspected Sexual Assault
August 09, 2021

Alibaba Fires Manager Over Suspected Sexual Assault

By Associated Press
Close on the heels of the Kris Wu scandal, charges of sexual assault and harassment at Alibaba emerged.

The Kris Wu Sex Scandal and China’s Search for Morality in Public Figures
July 21, 2021

The Kris Wu Sex Scandal and China’s Search for Morality in Public Figures

By Jo Kim
In China, celebrities are under greater political and societal pressure to refrain from “immoral conduct.”  Is this the Chinese version of cancel culture?
Chinese Pop Star Dumped by Brands Over Accusation of Sexual Assault
July 21, 2021

Chinese Pop Star Dumped by Brands Over Accusation of Sexual Assault

By Joe McDonald and Fu Ting
A teenager accused Kris Wu of getting her drunk in order to have sex with her. The reaction shows just how far China’s #MeToo movement has come.

US Law Firms Launch Investigation Against JD.com After Rape Allegations Against CEO
September 05, 2018

US Law Firms Launch Investigation Against JD.com After Rape Allegations Against CEO

By Charlotte Gao
JD.com’s share price plunged after the company’s CEO Liu Qiangdong was arrested in Minnesota on charges of rape.

China’s Sudden #MeToo Movement
July 31, 2018

China’s Sudden #MeToo Movement

By Mu Chunshan
In the past week, accusations of sexual harassment and assault have exploded on Chinese social media.

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