US EditionOutrage in China as Men Share Private Images of Women without Consent on Telegram
- Amid widespread online outrage, Telegram forums in BEIJING this week, thousands of men shared intimate photos without consent, sparking calls for better protection.
- Against a backdrop of conservative social norms, Telegram encrypts its users’ messages and is banned in China but remains accessible via VPNs, and pornography remains illegal.
- Since July 24 a related hashtag has been viewed over 230 million times, and the forum attracted more than 100,000 users, with ‘Mask Park’ taken down while smaller spin-offs remain active.
- Despite public anger, Chinese authorities have yet to publicly announce any action against the Telegram group, sparking ongoing outcry among online users.
- Drawing parallels with past scandals, the incident drew comparisons to South Korea's `Nth Room` case, and #MeToo activist Sophia Huang Xueqin was sentenced to five years in prison on charges of `inciting subversion of state power`.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Thousands of men shared non-consensual intimate photos on Telegram: Chinese media
Thousands of men allegedly shared intimate photos and videos of their girlfriends without consent on the Telegram messaging app, Chinese media reported, sparking widespread outcry against secret filming and calls to better protect women. The Telegram messaging app. Photo: Christian Wiediger/Unsplash. Pornography in China is illegal, and conservative social attitudes towards women remain the norm, often reinforced by state media and popular cultu…
Men Shared Intimate Pictures of Women: Indignation in China After Revelations About a Telegram Group
These men shared intimate photos and videos of their partners, without their knowledge. A wave of indignation spread over the country.
Despite the removal of several groups by the Chinese authorities, derivative channels remain active
A general call for the strengthening of women's rights had been made in that country, where conservative attitudes remained firmly rooted in popular culture.
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