Chinese Wife Displays Banners Alleging Best Friend’s Five-Year Affair With Husband in Changsha

In Changsha, China, a wife publicly displayed red banners and pennants on a residential complex fence sarcastically thanking her best friend, surnamed Shi, for having an affair with her husband for five years. The banners detailed the alleged infidelity, accusing Shi of violating public order and good morals by engaging in the affair during office hours and staying in hotels with the husband. Red pennants revealed that Shi works in the finance department of a local tourism management office, and the incident sparked an investigation by the community office. The banners led to intense online discussion and were removed shortly after their display. A lawyer warned that the public exposure could infringe on Shi's privacy and reputation rights and potentially violate public security laws, possibly resulting in fines or detention if the facts are fabricated or if the display obstructs public order. The wife and husband's identities remain undisclosed, and legal experts advised resolving such disputes through formal legal channels.