The mini flamethrowers are being sold online for 90 yuan to 300 yuan (US$13 to US$44). Photo: Handout The mini flamethrowers are being sold online for 90 yuan to 300 yuan (US$13 to US$44). Photo: Handout
The mini flamethrowers are being sold online for 90 yuan to 300 yuan (US$13 to US$44). Photo: Handout
China /  People & Culture

‘Anti-pervert’ mini flamethrowers for women sold online in China

Gadgets fit in a handbag and shoot flames of up to 25cm, but they contain butane and can’t be taken on public transport

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Zhuang Pinghui
Zhuang Pinghui

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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The mini flamethrowers are being sold online for 90 yuan to 300 yuan (US$13 to US$44). Photo: Handout The mini flamethrowers are being sold online for 90 yuan to 300 yuan (US$13 to US$44). Photo: Handout
The mini flamethrowers are being sold online for 90 yuan to 300 yuan (US$13 to US$44). Photo: Handout
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