A foreign child model recently sparked outrage after her parents posted a photo of her making a derogatory gesture toward China. In the image, the child pulls the corners of her eyes into a slanted shape—a well-known offensive stereotype—while smirking.
Though some fans politely criticized the post, the parents ignored them. After widespread backlash, they deleted the photo but refused to apologize. Instead, they uploaded a new video of the child making a provocative face and deleted reports from concerned users, further fueling anger.
Netizens then targeted the child’s brand, demanding contract termination. The Chinese children’s outdoor brand, initially unaware, swiftly cut ties, condemning the behavior and pledging stricter model vetting. Former collaborators noted the mother’s prior arrogance and disrespect.
