Chinese Women Demand Action After Telegram Channel Leaks Private Photos

A major scandal has erupted in China after a private Telegram channel named "Mask Park Treehole Forum," with over 100,000 subscribers, was exposed for sharing intimate photos and videos of Chinese women, including minors and relatives of perpetrators. The channel, accessible only via VPN in China, facilitated the circulation of private and often secretly recorded content, leading to widespread harassment, verbal abuse, and exploitation, as highlighted by victims like Ms. D, who discovered her ex-boyfriend leaked her private material. Despite a significant public outcry and online campaigns demanding government action, including slogans like "no investigation, no kids," Chinese authorities have largely responded with increased censorship, removing posts and muting activists' voices. Women from diverse backgrounds have united to investigate and report the channel, but the persistent use of Telegram and anonymity complicates accountability. This incident exposes broader issues of online exploitation, privacy violations, and the challenges victims face in seeking justice within China's strict censorship framework. Activists warn that without transparent investigations and measures, these abuses will continue, exacerbating concerns about women's safety both online and offline.