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Kris Wu Sex Scandal
Wu in 2017
DateJuly 8, 2021 (2021-07-08)
Location People's Republic of China
TypeSex scandal
TargetDu Meizhu[a] and other female victims
ParticipantsKris Wu, Liu[b]
OutcomeSponsorship losses for Wu

The Kris Wu sex scandal, beginning in July 2021, is a sex scandal involving Chinese-Canadian rapper and actor Kris Wu.[2][3] Accusations part of the scandal include the rape of 30 people (women and underage girls), which Wu has denied.[4] As a result of the accusations, Wu has lost sponsorships and a criminal investigation by the Beijing Police is underway.

Background

Litigant

Allegations

On July 20, 2021, 19 year old university student Du Meizhu accused Wu of sexual misconduct. In her allegation, she included instances of Wu getting women drunk and then raping them. Following the incident, Du was paid hush money by Wu's agency.[8]

Process

On July 31, 2021, Wu was placed under criminal detention by the Beijing Chaoyang District police for rape-related allegations.[9][10]

Influence

Judiciary

Given the prevalence of sexual assault in China, the Chinese government is utilizing this high-profile case to bring attention to the issue.[11]

Works removed

On the evening of August 1, 2021, QQ Music and NetEase Music removed all of Kris Wu’s music from the shelves.[12]

Brands and companies

Numerous companies have followed suit in ousting Wu: brand endorsement deals were ended; social media posts that featured him were removed,[4] and he was later blacklisted by several networks. Below lists some of the entities that have either condemned Wu or disassociated themselves from him.

Prior relevant laws in Mainland China

Ban of "notorious" artists

In September 2014, the National Radio and Television Administration issued the "Notice of the National Radio and Television Administration Office on Strengthening the Management of the Production and Distribution of Radio and Television Programs, Film and TV Dramas, and Online Audiovisual Programs". Artists listed in this order are called "notorious" and could face permanent boycott from the industry.[15]

Relevant laws and regulations

Wikisource has original text related to this article:

Mainland China has clear legal regulations on sex crimes. According to Article 236 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, the crime of rape refers to the act of using violence, coercion or other means against a woman’s will to forcibly have sexual intercourse with her, or deliberately have sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of fourteen. Anyone who rapes a woman by violence, coercion or other means shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of no less than three years but no more than ten years. Whoever commits adultery with a girl under the age of fourteen shall be punished as severely as rape, up to the death penalty. Anyone who commits a joint offense by two or more persons shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of more than ten years, life imprisonment or a death sentence.[16] In addition, according to the territorial principle, if the crime occurred in China, the same sentences apply regardless of the nationality of the offender.[17]

Because Wu is Canadian, if he is formally convicted by the judiciary, he may also be deported, since according to Article 35 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, foreigners who commit crimes can face deportation.[18] Some publications pointed out that the Chinese-American lawyer Bao Yuming, who was previously convicted of "violating social ethics and public order and good customs" in his sexual assault case, was deported.[19]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Chinese: 都美竹
  2. ^ Given name not given due to anonymosity[1]

References

  1. ^ McDonald, Joe; Ting, Fu (2021-07-22). "Chinese Canadian pop singer Kris Wu defrauded in sexual assault scandal, say police". CBC. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  2. ^ 張筱涵 (2021-07-20). "懶人包／吳亦凡酒局「20女 vs. 4男」！　4000字揪「完整時間軸」". ETtoday新聞雲 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on 2021-07-27.
  3. ^ a b c d "吳亦凡爆「酒局選妃」睡8女！央視出手了　品牌方終止合作". SET News. 2021-07-18.
  4. ^ a b c d Mei Zi, Tan (2021-07-19). "Chinese rapper Kris Wu denies accusations he raped over 30 women, including minors". Malay Mail. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
  5. ^ Inna Chou. "吳亦凡、都美竹事件整理！私下和解對話曝光、吳亦凡工作室澄清卻遭網打臉". Vogue Taiwan. Archived from the original on 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  6. ^ Inna Chou. "吳亦凡、都美竹事件整理！私下和解對話曝光、吳亦凡工作室澄清卻遭網打臉". Vogue Taiwan. Archived from the original on 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  7. ^ 洛杉矶侨报网 (2021-08-10). "律师证实：吴亦凡涉嫌在洛杉矶强奸未成年女粉丝" (in 中文).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  8. ^ "Brands drop Chinese-Canadian star Kris Wu over sex allegations". BBC News. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  9. ^ Davis, Rebecca (2021-07-31). "Kris Wu Detained by Chinese Police on Suspicion of Rape". Variety. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  10. ^ "Andy Wong/The Associated Press， "Pop star Kris Wu detained by Beijing police on suspicion of sexual assault"，CBC news， Jul 31, 2021 2:11 PM ET".
  11. ^ "如何认定强奸？吴某凡被刑拘背后的五个法律问题". 澎湃新闻. 2021-08-01 – via Sohu.
  12. ^ "吴亦凡被刑拘后遭全网封杀！社交账号被封 所有音乐作品下架". 凤凰网. Archived from the original on 2021-08-01. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  13. ^ a b c Suen, Zoe (2021-07-23). "Louis Vuitton Terminates Kris Wu Contract After Police Investigation". The Business of Fashion. Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  14. ^ a b c d Zhang, Tianwei (2021-07-19). "Louis Vuitton Ends Kris Wu Endorsement Over Predatory Claims". WWD. Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  15. ^ ""劣迹艺人"惩戒复出程序业内首次明确 或被永久抵制". Sina Finance (in Chinese). 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
  16. ^ "吃了两天瓜，也该正经聊点法律问题了！". 中国新闻网 (in Chinese). 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  17. ^ "吴亦凡被指涉嫌性侵："即使他是加拿大人 中国也有权管辖"". 新浪网 (in Chinese). 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  18. ^ ""吴亦凡事件"法律问题分析". 新浪司法 (in Chinese). 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  19. ^ "男星吴亦凡引舆论风暴 事实不清央视忙发声". Radio Free Asia (in Indonesian). 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
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