On April 30, The Paper reported that well-known screenwriter Shi Hang was accused of sexual harassment by a number of women. After the report was issued, the incident escalated further, and more victims came forward to speak out, accusing Shi Hang of sexually harassing him. At least 12 victims have spoken out.
At the same time, the public has also continued to appeal to institutions that have cooperative relations with Shihang, hoping to get their opinions. On the evening of April 30, Iron Milling Books issued a statement on Weibo, saying that it had begun to delete Shi Hang's recommendation in the book "Fang Siqi's First Love Paradise", including the text in e-books, reprinted paper books, and related content left on various online platforms.
Iron Grinding Book Statement
On May 1, "New Weekly" also responded on Weibo, saying that it had disqualified Shi Hang as a recommendation committee for the Blade Book Award on April 30 and stopped all cooperation with Shi Hang.
New Weekly responded
Under pressure from many parties, on the evening of May 1, Shi Hang, a well-known screenwriter accused of sexual harassment by many women, finally responded on Weibo. In response, Shi Hang denied the accusations he had received, saying that "the situation is not true", but also said that "it is a real failure for me to bring such feelings to the woman I know, and I am very sorry", and said that "I am trying to find an appropriate way to restore the facts while protecting the privacy of both parties".
Shi Hang responded
Today, in response to Shi Hang's response, five victims who came forward to accuse Shi Hang found The Paper reporter, issued a joint statement, and provided some evidence that Shi Hang did commit sexual harassment. The following is the full text of the statement:
Joint statement of the victims of Shihang
We are the five victims of the charges against Shihang. We disagree with Shihang's response.
What we are talking about is the pain that can only be told by summoning courage, the fact of being offended and violated, not an "emotion".
Whether the facts of sexual harassment are "true" or not do not depend on the narrative under Shi Hang's so-called "appropriate methods", but on the evidence that the victim felt violated (see some of the pictures attached to the evidence below) and mainland law:
According to Article 1010 of the Civil Code: "If a person sexually harasses another person against his will by means of words, words, images, physical acts, etc., the victim has the right to request the perpetrator to bear civil liability in accordance with the law." ”
According to Article 23 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women, "It is forbidden to sexually harass women against their will by means of words, words, images, physical acts, etc. ”
It should be pointed out that in most cases, Shi Hang and the victims have unequal power relationships such as "opinion leaders" and "fans", "guests" and "staff", and "seniors" and "juniors". Therefore, it is more difficult to resist Shi Hang at the moment of harassment. Shi Hang, as a more powerful party, still believes that it is up to himself to define what is "appropriate" and how it is enough to constitute sexual harassment, which is precisely the inertia of thinking of those with power.
We believe that Shihang's behavior has caused sexual harassment to us. This is an event of public interest that has already traumatized many women. We ask Shi Hang to publicly apologize to all victims for his sexual harassment after this statement is issued.
We are:
Victim Xiaohuang: Film and television newcomer, Weibo fan of "Parrot Shihang". When I met Shi Hang for the first time in 2019, I was sniffed and kissed by Shi Hang in his Beijing residence and residential complex. After the victim made it clear that he said no, Shi Hang continued to engage in sexual harassment.
Victim QY: In 2016, he interviewed Shi Hang for work for the first time, and was verbally harassed by him after taking photos secretly; In 2017, he was harassed by Shi Hang by grabbing his butt and licking his ears in another workplace, and in 2018, he was again the victim of verbal harassment because he contacted Shi Hang on WeChat at work. At that time, Shi Hang was a guest invited by the victim's work unit.
Victim XB: Shi Hang Weibo fan. November 2020 added Shihang WeChat, March 29, 2022 9:00-10:40 am in Shenzhen and Shihang met for the first time for dinner, verbal harassment during the dinner, went downstairs to forcibly support his arm, wanted to hold hands was clearly refused, took a photo to hug his waist and pinched his waist, and forcibly touched hands in the car when taking a taxi.
Victim WZ: Shi Hang Weibo fan. "During the Wuzhen Theater Festival in October 2017, he was verbally harassed during a private meeting and suddenly ripped open the neckline of his clothes. At that time, shortly after I graduated, I was full of admiration and admiration for Shi Hang, a figure who seemed to be calling for wind and rain in the Chinese literary and artistic circles, which seriously affected my way of getting along with leaders of the opposite sex, and I still feel palpitations, nervousness and uneasiness in the process of getting along with leaders of the opposite sex. ”
Victim S: "In 2008 or 2009, when I first arrived in Beijing, I attended a party near the Lama Temple, and after the event, Shi Hang passed by me and said that he could catch me along the way, and said that he was 'a good person famous in their circle' to reassure me. Out of inexperience and trust in the cultural circle, I got into his car, and as a result, I stuck my tongue out and drooled into my ears. This detail is still vividly remembered more than a decade later. ”
It is difficult to gather many victims to issue a joint statement in the short term, because we do not know each other in the first place, because we have to protect ourselves and refuse to be re-harmed. Victims who wish to participate in a joint voice, please send your experience anonymously to: [email protected], this email address continues to be valid.
We are not alone.
May 2, 2023
Attachment: Part of the evidence provided by the victim
Shi Hang met with Weibo fans, and the fans asked Shi Hang for proof of payment for dinner for the purpose of entertaining and making friends. During this meal, Shi Hang verbally harassed the victim he met for the first time and physically harassed him after the meal.
The victim's Weibo post in response to the incident the day after the incident
The victim and Shi Hang made an appointment for an interview through WeChat. Later, because he was afraid of Shi Hang's harassment, the victim used illness as an excuse before leaving, saying that other colleagues would replace the interview, and Shi Hang's response.
Chat records before and after the victim's first meeting with Shi Hang. During that meeting, Shi Hang sexually harassed the victim.