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Social media focuses opposition to sexual harassment in China

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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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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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