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Anti-sexual campaign in China gets support

eople walk along a street during the fifth annual 'SlutWalk' in Hong Kong on October 30, 2016, to protest against sexual violence, victim blaming and rape culture.The campaign, which has gained international notoriety, was inspired by a group of Canadian

People walk along a street during the fifth annual 'SlutWalk' in Hong Kong to protest against sexual violence,victim blaming and rape culture./AFP/DE LA REY Source: AFP

Feminist activists in China say they've reached new heights in the battle against gender-based violence. Inspired by the MeToo movement of the west, thousands have thrown their support behind the anti-sexual assault campaign in China. A prominent Beijing academic was forced to step down after allegations online - but the movement has also drawn the attention of government censors.



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