The bullying incident at the Jiangyou campus in Sichuan province continues to attract attention both at home and abroad. Recently, protests were once again held in front of the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles, calling for democracy and rule of law, and showing support for the people of Jiangyou in their resistance against the authoritarian rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
The protest was jointly organized by the China Democratic Party International Alliance, Hong Kong Democratic League, Awakening New Era, and International Human Rights Concern group.
At the scene, protesters raised slogans such as “Down with the CCP,” “Support the people of Jiangyou, speak up for the voiceless,” and “Support Jiangyou, reject bullying.” They chanted slogans loudly and splashed soy sauce on the CCP flag to protest against the CCP’s authoritarian rule.
During the protest, volunteers staged a drama where one participant, playing the role of a victim’s mother, knelt down and pleaded for “a fair trial.” Following that, volunteers took turns calling various departments in Jiangyou, but most calls went unanswered, with only the citizen hotline being answered. The operator promised to record the demands and forward them to relevant authorities, which was met with applause at the scene.
The incident began on July 22 when a 14-year-old female student in Jiangyou was beaten, verbally abused, and forced to film a humiliating video by three same-age girls. The video went viral nationwide, but the police only dealt with two of the perpetrators through administrative correction, sparking anger and discontent among the public. On the night of August 4, a large number of citizens gathered in front of the city government to protest, demanding severe punishment for the perpetrators and chanting “Down with the Communist Party.” Late at night, riot police and armed police were deployed to forcefully disperse the crowd, resulting in multiple people being beaten, arrested, and even taken away in livestock transport vehicles, leading to even greater backlash.
The Chairman of the China Democratic Party International Alliance, Jielijian, told Dajiyuan that if we remain silent today, the next victim could be our own children. He put forward three demands: unconditionally release those arrested, punish school bullying perpetrators and police officers who shield them, and hold relevant officials and police accountable for human rights violations. He emphasized that the Jiangyou incident is not the end but the beginning of a nationwide rights protection movement. Overseas Chinese have an obligation to speak out and gather information on corrupt police officers and officials to provide to international human rights organizations and legal teams, monitor judicial progress, and initiate cross-city coordination when necessary.
The organizer of the event, Le Zailin, told Dajiyuan that he had been threatened by armed police in the past. The shadow of that experience lingers in his heart, which is why the live-action performance vividly depicts the atrocities committed by the CCP police against the people. He stated that the ordeal of the mother and daughter victims reminds people of the predicament faced by countless families in China. “We are not just supporting Lai and her mother, but supporting our past, present, and future.” He emphasized that the people of Jiangyou have shown courage and hope by taking to the streets, and that “on the alkaline soil, new seedlings of the heart are sprouting, and flowers will bloom in the future.”
Su Yifeng, a member of the China Democratic Party, told Dajiyuan, “The spark has been lit and the flames cannot be extinguished. Today it’s Jiangyou, tomorrow it’s you and me!” He mentioned that the CCP has designated “Jiangyou” as a sensitive term, so netizens have taken to using “soy sauce” as a substitute, yet the term continues to trend across the internet, showing that the Chinese people will not remain silent in the face of oppression. He stressed that overseas Chinese have a responsibility to speak up for the people of Jiangyou and convey the truth.