# Alleged sexual assault by Chinese official and businessman sparks outrage

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- BBC News, 2026-08-19 07:21 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d1wgqqxp5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Chinese authorities have arrested a local government official and a businessman suspected of sexually assaulting a woman at a karaoke bar in Hangzhou after an official dinner. Authorities said both men assaulted her and that one pushed her to the ground, injuring her lower back. Both have been dismissed, while the case has fuelled anger over workplace power abuse and drinking culture.