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Olympic diver Zhang Jiaqi's toxic parenting controversy sparks online debate

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A retired Chinese Olympic diver, Zhang Jiaqi, has become the subject of public discussion after a reality TV show exposed her parents' controlling behavior. Her mother reportedly managed her finances, including her bank cards and savings, leading to criticism online. Zhang, who won gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics, has garnered significant attention for her quest for independence. AI

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Olympic diver Zhang Jiaqi's toxic parenting controversy sparks online debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    Retired China Olympic champion diver sparks debate after reality show reveals toxic parenting

    A former Chinese Olympic diving champion’s quest for independence has struck a chord online, after her mother’s controlling behaviour drew widespread criticism following their appearance on a reality TV show. Zhang Jiaqi, 22, grew up in a modest Beijing family and went on to win …

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