Closure of online feminist groups in China trigger online anger


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The closure of online feminists groups on the online networking forum, shows China does not tolerate women rights activities although it says it seeks to empower women BEIJING, April 14 (Reuters) – Several Chinese feminist channels on Douban, a popular social networking forum in China, were abruptly shut this week, triggering online anger and prompting calls for women to “stick together”. Douban has closed at least eight feminist channels, citing extremism, and radical political views and ideological content, women’s rights supporter Zhou Xiaoxuan wrote on social media. “I firmly support my sisters on Douban, and oppose Douban’s cancellation of feminist…

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