A Chinese court ruled this week that she had violated defamation laws by publicising her accusations. “Chinese law needs to do more to respond to #MeToo,” said He, who also uses the first name Belinda. Rape and sexual harassment are often considered taboo subjects in China. Zou said Chinese law should be more responsive to women who bring forward allegations of assault and harassment. Dozens of people gathered outside, some holding signs with the #MeToo hashtag, in a show of support that is rare at Chinese court proceedings.

Source: bd News24 January 09, 2021 06:33 UTC