Chinese food vendor sparks ‘camera bullying’ debate after vloggers portray her as ‘evil granny’

Chinese food vendor sparks ‘camera bullying’ debate after vloggers portray her as ‘evil granny’

A 92-year-old snack vendor from southwestern China has sparked a debate over online exploitation after vloggers deliberately provoked her to produce sensational videos presenting her as an “evil granny.” This case mirrors a similar “camera bullying” incident last November, where tourists filmed an elderly woman from the Yi ethnic group in traditional clothing on a train, despite her apparent discomfort. “Camera bullying” refers to the act of filming individuals without their consent to garner...

By Zoey Zhang