BEIJING: Attempts to silence a student who drew attention to sexual abuse allegations at a Chinese university have inspired tech-savvy activists to use blockchain technology to dodge censors and keep the fledgling #MeToo movement alive. The #MeToo movement has been concentrated in university campuses in China, and the authorities have tolerated some social media commentary about sexual harassment allegations in recent months. But the furore over the Peking University case appears to have been too much for censors. There is no reason for the school not to reveal information about the ongoing investigation,” an undergraduate student from Peking University, who requested anonymity, told AFP. “We don’t accept the school’s claim that student protesters are manipulated by external forces.”Yue and Peking University did not respond to requests for a comment.

Source: The Star April 27, 2018 03:56 UTC