violence & harassment

violence-&-harassment

Her Abuse Was a National Story. Now Her Husband Is Going to Prison.

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

He Zhongyang, whose violent assault last year left his wife hospitalized with permanent organ damage, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Jiang Xinyi

The Nurse ‘Nurturing Mushrooms’ on a Psych Ward

Translations, cross-publications, and collaborative projects from Sixth Tone’s external partners. 

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Yu Lei, a nurse at a psychiatric hospital from eastern China, aims to break the stigma associated with mental illness by posting about her experiences on social media.

Oh! Youth (36Kr)

As Cyberbullying Persists, China Seeks Remedies in Law and Tech

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

For years, China’s content creators tackled online harassment largely on their own, through individual efforts or the rare police complaint. But now, new laws promise a broader shield against cyberbullying.

Xu Cen

Ni Dandan

In Wuhan, Mother Takes Own Life Days After Son’s Fatal Accident

Her tragic death has triggered outrage after reports surfaced online that she had been subjected to cyberbullying.

Ye Zhanhang

To Flip the Script on Harassment in China, Grease is the New Word

In a new viral online challenge, women are imitating the personas of “greasy middle-aged men” to provoke introspection.

Yang Caini

Chinese Olympian Accused of Sharing Intimate Videos of Ex-Girlfriend

Former table tennis champion Zhang Jike is said to have sent private videos of his then celebrity partner. He denies the accusation.

University Expels Student Accused of Selling ‘Deepfake’ Porn 

The male student is said to have been making sexually explicit content using photos of women from his personal social media account.

Intern Who Reported Rape Accuses EV Giant Nio of Hiring Bias 

Though the perpetrator was arrested and convicted, the woman alleged that she was rejected for a full-time job after being deemed a ‘risk.’

Chinese University Fires Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment

A doctoral student claimed the law professor coerced her into having an “inappropriate relationship.”

Hunan Court Gives Landmark Restraining Order in Harassment Case

The court ruling says the man harassed and shared private photos of his girlfriend after the breakup.

Court Grants Rare Domestic Violence Restraining Order to Male Victim

A court in the city of Jingmen granted its first personal protection order to a man who accused his wife of harassing him.

Pop Idol Kris Wu Gets 13-Year Prison Term for Rape, Other Crimes

The Chinese-Canadian star was detained last year after being accused of “tricking young women into sex.”

Luo Meihan

China Says Lifetime Teaching Ban for Those Harming Minors

Individuals with a criminal history of abuse, sexual harassment, trafficking, and kidnapping children will be banned.

Nanjing University Probes Academic Staff Accused of Rape

Sexual harassment remains a concern at schools despite the implementation of stricter laws.

China Strengthens Cyber Violence Policing After Teacher’s Death

Daughter claims her mother was repeatedly harassed by paid “hackers” who disrupted her online classes.

China Scrutinizes Arts Academies After Sexual Harassment Claims 

Several former students from a prominent institute accused their tutor of harassment.

Meituan Fires Manager After Sexual Harassment Allegation

A woman’s social media post detailing the claims has once again raised questions over workplace harassment.

Inside the Minds of Abusive Husbands

A Jiangsu court has begun taking counseling for abusers seriously.

White Night Workshop

Man Jailed for 24 Years After Brutal Tangshan Restaurant Attack

Others involved in the vicious attack on the four female diners were handed various prison terms and slapped with fines.

At Least 19 Chinese Women Accuse Ex-Tutor of Sexual Harassment 

Accusations against the principal of Yingluzhantai tutoring academy have outraged the public amid a spate of similar incidents.