The death of an influencer at a weight loss camp throws the spotlight on China’s unregulated and dangerous weight loss industry
A folk saying in Chinese goes, “a good woman doesn’t weigh over 100 catties (好女不过百),” or around 50 kilograms. But the pursuit of that dated and problematic standard proved fatal for a 21-year-old social media influencer named Cuihua this year.
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Rebecca Wang is an intern at The World of Chinese. A Texas native, she is exploring her Chinese roots through studying abroad and is passionate about sharing stories on culture and society. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, playing music, and spending time with friends.
