News or Media coverage
The Guardian (Support #MeToo movement)
Some articles called the #MeToo movement a "watershed moment" and praised the women who had come forward to share their stories of sexual harassment and assault. Also, their bravery and contribution to a cultural shift toward sexual misconduct accountability have been praised by some media outlets.
hk01 (Hong Kong people's misunderstanding of #Metoo）
Some articles pointed out that some people in hong kong think that the movement is not about seeking justice and equality for women, but rather blaming men, and the movement has faced backlash and criticism due to misunderstandings and misrepresentations in the media and social norms.
There are articles that discuss how feminism does not aim to subjugate or defeat men, but rather emphasize gender inequality in a variety of institutions and structures, including sex, property, and economics. Furthermore, the #MeToo movement has been viewed as a concerted effort to highlight individual accounts of sexual assault and harassment, regardless of gender. The campaign illustrates how anyone can become a victim of sexual violence and how it can be used as a tool to exert power over others. The #MeToo movement and feminism are both seen as movements against power structures that oppress marginalized groups.
LIHKG (Criticism of the victim)
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The vast majority of users of Hong Kong's online discussion forum (LIHKG) only make comments about the victim's physique and appearance, with little regard for what the other person has gone through, such as whether they have been sexually assaulted or how they are feeling. As a result, very few people in Hong Kong took part in the #Metoo movement and very few people there have come forward to say that they were sexually assaulted.
Twitter (How Concerned People Respond to #MeToo）
CommonWealth Magazine (Why China's #metoo Movement Didn't Respond Much)
According to this report, the Chinese government has reacted harshly to the #MeToo movement, It is challenging for news about the movement to spread in China because of the country's stringent media regulations and censorship laws. Second, it's challenging for victims to come forward in China due to the pervasive victim-blaming and victim-shaming culture. Last but not least, some Chinese citizens have questioned the #MeToo movement's legitimacy due to the Chinese government's portrayal of it as a Western-inspired movement that aims to undermine Chinese society and values. Therefore, this is why Chinese citizens have not responded strongly to the #MeToo movement.