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Promotional post implies that ‘fake best friends’ may attempt to seduce their friend’s boyfriend, latch onto any man they meet.
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A haircare brand in China faced backlash for an online post portraying “fake besties” as flirtatious, envious women who would seduce their friends’ boyfriends. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaohongshu
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China slaps performance ban on transgender icon Jin Xing who seeks explanation
Officials curtail hit show by LGBTQ icon after rainbow flag onstage incident, move reignites spectre of anti-transgender sentiment.
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Officials in southern China have slapped a performance ban on iconic transgender television host Jin Xing. Photo: Weibo
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China actress goes viral with ‘my uterus is not your business’ response
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Two men in China became famous as “divorce partners” after living together platonically following their divorces. Photo: SCMP composite/Xiaohongshu
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China MMA athlete faces online backlash for not beating up man who groped her
Woman has been training in martial arts for years, worried she could seriously hurt man if she fought back.
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A Chinese MMA athlete is experiencing online backlash for opting to report a groping incident to the police rather than retaliating. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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