My Take | Backlash in Hong Kong against the ‘Me Too’ campaign
There is widespread anxiety among many men that they, too, could be open to accusations over past inappropriate behaviour of which they may or may not be guilty
The American-inspired “Me Too” movement encouraging women to speak out against sexual harassment has barely started in Hong Kong and it’s already suffering a backlash.
When star hurdler Vera Lui Lai-yiu first alleged on Facebook that she was molested by her former coach a decade ago, she received widespread sympathy and support. Now, more sceptical voices are emerging.
Leading the charge is none other than Chip Tsao, arguably the city’s most widely read pundit.
Posting a photo of himself holding up a “Me Too” sign, he claims he was sexually harassed by a female teacher in kindergarten because she once touched his face without his consent. Predictably, his series of posts have triggered an internet storm.
Writing in his typical biting language, Tsao says he is a worshipper of Western culture and so must now follow its latest fashion trend, which is to declare himself a victim of sexual assault.