Protests have erupted in Jiangyou, southern China, after a video showing a 14-year-old girl being violently bullied by her peers went viral. The attackers—girls aged 13 to 15—were sent to corrective schools, but many believe the punishment is too light.
Public outrage intensified after footage revealed one attacker mocking police, saying she’s been arrested over ten times and always released. Over 1,000 people protested outside government offices, with police reportedly using batons and electric prods to disperse the crowd.
Authorities deny rumors the assailants are connected to officials, and two people have been punished for spreading misinformation.
Bullying remains a highly sensitive issue in China, fueling rising demands for legal reform.