Opinion | Forcing women to drink at business dinners has no place in modern China
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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A disturbing incident involving forced alcohol consumption at a corporate dinner in Hangzhou highlights persistent workplace misconduct in China, despite government initiatives against extravagant business practices. The alleged assault raises critical questions about workplace safety, employee protection, and corporate culture. This case demonstrates how traditional drinking customs in business settings continue to enable harassment and abuse, particularly targeting female employees. It underscores the gap between Beijing's anti-corruption measures and actual workplace enforcement.
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