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Doxxing and cyberbullying

Doxxing and cyberbullying
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China’s Quan Hongchan has been the target of criticism online after a growth spurt changed her physique and affected her diving, resulting in an investigation by sports authorities. Photo: YouTube
Quan Hongchan

Quan Hongchan’s emotional post over mum’s health woes divides internet

China’s three-time Olympic diving gold medallist sparks concern and well-wishes but is also attacked for drawing attention to herself.

Quan Hongchan

China police detain and fine man behind cyberbullying of Olympian Quan Hongchan

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China probes ‘national-level bullying’ of dive icon Quan Hongchan amid toxic fan culture

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China authorities probing ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of diving star Quan Hongchan

Investigation comes after Olympic champion reveals she had sustained online abuse, including from group that reportedly includes teammates.

Diver Quan Hongchan won two gold medals at the 2024 Paris Games, adding to her first gold at Tokyo 2020, when she was 14. Photo: Reuters
Quan Hongchan

Editorial | China’s sports stars show bravery in the face of toxic fan culture

Olympic champion Quan Hongchan is just the latest Chinese star to detail being on the receiving end of abuse from fans.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Primary school footballers, principal undeterred by online abuse during tournament

Man Kiu Association Primary School’s run during recent seven-a-side event attracted cyberbullying over players’ sizes, ethnic backgrounds.

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Women and gender

Opinion | To make AI safe, put women and girls at the heart of the technology

From deepfake porn to harassment, digital abuse disproportionately targets women and girls, supercharging the harm.

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Women and girls are the main victims of tech-facilitated violence. An estimated 90 per cent of non-consensual deepfake pornography depicts women. Photo: dpa
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly doxxing peer in industry chat groups

Both the arrestee, 46, and victim are in the cross-boundary vehicle business.

Trending in China

China boy addresses bullies in class meeting, earns admiration, tormentor’s apologies

Courageous 9-year-old who was branded an ‘idiot’ by classmates hides pain from parents; reduces persecutors to tears with moving speech.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman held for allegedly doxxing ex-classmate over HK$20 million loan

Privacy watchdog says fliers with victim’s name, Hong Kong ID number, address and photos were circulated after she failed to pay interest.

Hong Kong’s anti-doxxing law came into effect in October 2021. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man arrested for allegedly posting boss’ personal and debt info online

Former employee, 54, was responsible for managing social media accounts of victim’s company, city’s privacy watchdog reveals.

The premises of the Office of Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in Wan Chai. Photo: Sun Yeung
2025 National Games

China moves to keep toxic fan culture off social media for National Games

After athletes including Fan Zhendong and Chen Yuxi fell victim, ‘Clean and Bright’ campaign targets issues such as bullying and doxxing.

France

10 stand trial in France for alleged sexist harassment of Brigitte Macron

The eight men and two women stand accused of making false claims online about the French first lady’s gender and sexuality.

Trending in China

China couple blamed as internet celebrity child with 20 million fans is cyberbullied

Mother of little girl, 4, says youngster faces ‘vicious’ abuse, death threats; considers legal action against perpetrators.

A four-year-old internet celebrity with 20 million followers is suffering from severe cyberbullying and facing harsh insults. Photo: Douyin
Trending in China

China filmmaker, 74, mocked over daughter’s first birthday, chances of seeing her wed

Cyberbullies target famous movie mogul over 31-year age gap between him and his wife, who collects evidence ahead of legal action.

The family life of famous Chinese film producer, Zhang Jizhong, 74, has sparked a heated online debate due to the 30-year age gap between him and his wife. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Mainland China

Pandas and table tennis: China’s national icons fall victim to toxic fan culture

Panda conservation centre and table tennis star speak out about cyberbullying, internet rumours and the dark side of online fandom.

Cybersecurity

Hong Kong needs more cybersecurity professionals as threats increase: report

Demand for cybersecurity professionals to grow steadily over the next three to five years, Hong Kong China Network Security Association says.

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Social media

Letters | Society must open its eyes to the harm of cyberbullying

Readers discuss how today’s social media-savvy youth are susceptible to online bullying, responsible promotion of island tourism, and the plan to raise parking fines.

A scene from the Netflix drama Adolescence. Photo: Netflix / TNS
South Korea

Petition in South Korea demanding laws against celebrity bullying gains traction

Prompted by the death of K-drama star Kim Sae-Ron, the petition has garnered enough signatures to warrant a review by a committee.

South Korea

After losing loved ones to Jeju Air crash, grieving families face online hate

Hate comments could stem from feelings of resentment and injustice over families receiving compensation from government, an expert says.

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Malaysia

Minister slams Meta for ‘no remorse’ as Malaysians lose US$100 million to scams

Communications chief Fahmi Fadzil calls Meta’s licensing concerns ‘facetious’, says regulation is needed to stamp out scams.

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Malaysia’s communications minister said that Meta-owned Facebook is the worst enabler of criminal activity. Photo: dpa
Malaysia

The Minister vs Meta: battle over Malaysia’s social media licence heats up

Communications chief Fahmi Fadzil accuses technology giant of ‘giving more time to scammers and paedophiles’.

Social media companies warn that the strict regulation imposed by Malaysia will stifle innovation and businesses. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Passive approach to bullying will leave Hong Kong society worse off

Recent surveys indicate a culture of helplessness among students and teachers that is allowing the problem of bullying to fester.

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South Korea

South Korea slams leak of personal info of doctors who refused to join strike

The list called doctors manning emergency rooms ‘forced labourers’ and revealed information including their names and phone numbers.

South Korea

South Korea urges stricter laws amid surge in deepfake porn, targets Telegram

South Korean President Yoon called for a crackdown on digital sex crimes amid rising deepfake abuse, highlighting the need for stronger legislation.

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South Korea’s president called for an investigation into deepfake porn after media reports that Telegram chatrooms were sharing explicit images of minors at schools and universities sparked public outrage. Photo: Getty
France

Musk, Rowling named in cyberbullying suit by Olympic boxing star Imane Khelif

Khelif, who won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing in Paris, faced intense scrutiny over her biological sex and gender identity.

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The Paris prosecutor’s office opened an investigation after Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a complaint regarding cyber-harassment. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysian TikTokker threatened with rape found dead in condominium

A minister will meet with TikTok representatives to discuss the governance of the platform following the cyberbullying death of Rajeswary Appahu.

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Cybersecurity

China cracks down on seeds of cyberbullying after suicides linked to abuse

Online publishers must push awareness of online abuse, censor comments in advance and cut off live broadcasts containing violent information.

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