In China, a video footage of several women being attacked by a group of men for opposing sexual assault in northern city of Tangshan in Hebei province has triggered national outrage. It has sparked &nbsp;debate on sexual harassment and misogyny in Chinese society with millions of angry citizens demanding justice.<br />''<br />''Police in Tangshan city &nbsp;said they had arrested nine people on suspicion of violent assault and provoking trouble.<br />''<br />''The incident received widespread indignation and condemnation for its sheer brazenness. It has renewed online debate about sexual harassment and gender-based violence in China where the conversation around women's rights has grown in recent years despite pressure from a patriarchal society, internet censorship and patchy legal support.
News On AIR | June 13, 2022 9:01 AM
Attack on women for opposing sexual assault triggers national outrage in China