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Chinese victims of online sexual abuse face uphill battle in finding justice
Activists urge legal reforms to tackle gaps in Chinese law as victims face challenges prosecuting Telegram channels sharing non-consensual intimate images, despite some shutdowns.
A Telegram channel called MaskPark offered revenge porn and non-consensual content of Chinese women before being shut down recently.
The channel's exposure followed widespread social media outrage over online sexual abuse and parallels to South Korea's 2020 Nth Room case.
Activists report that alternate channels continue to appear, victims face difficulty pursuing justice, and laws on obscene material are vague and often misapplied.
Li Ling said Chinese Telegram channels sharing non-consensual content persist, past penalties were light with ten-day detention for one perpetrator, and Telegram promises swift removals of returned groups.
Experts say closing legal gaps needs systemic solutions, stronger laws, platform regulation, and international cooperation to protect victims and prevent recurrence.