China KOL with 46 million followers detained for poking woman in miniskirt with stick
After his release from prison for fraud, Meng became a successful blogger, but his videos often feature harassment of women
An influencer in China with a staggering 46 million followers has been subjected to a 10-day administrative detention for poking a woman’s buttocks with a bamboo stick during a live-streaming event.
According to the police authority in Sanya, located in southern China’s Hainan island province, the individual, known by the surname Meng, was detained for this vulgar act involving a woman he had hired to enhance his online traffic.
The police stated on December 4, as reported by Hunan Daily, that the “harassment” scheme they orchestrated has had a detrimental impact on society.
Meng, 28, is more widely recognised by his alias, Qi Tiandao, on the short video platform Kuaishou, where he has garnered 46 million followers. He is known for his “humorous-style” live-streaming, often conducted in outdoor settings across mainland China.
During a live-streaming session staged in Sanya at the end of November, Meng fixated on a woman dressed in a short skirt who was buying milk tea on the street, all while being broadcast live. It was later revealed that the woman had been hired by Meng to act as a passer-by, according to police.
Moments later, Meng picked up a short bamboo stick, squatted down, and stealthily approached the woman, using the stick to poke her backside.
