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Staged hit-by-bike video sparks outrage in China

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A staged video depicting a blind woman being hit by an electric bike on a tactile pavement has gone viral in China, garnering over 100 million views. The incident, which was revealed to be a hoax, has incited public outrage and raised concerns about the erosion of trust within the visually impaired community. The staged event has led to fears that similar scams could further damage public perception and support for blind individuals. AI

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Staged hit-by-bike video sparks outrage in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    ‘Using good as bait’: blind China girl detained after fake hit-by-bike clip gets 100 million views

    A viral video of a blind woman on a tactile pavement being hit by an electric bike, which turned out to be staged, has sparked a wave of public anger in China. The video has been viewed more than 100 million times online. It has also raised questions about similar scams involving…

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