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Fran Lu

A Chinese wife displayed red banners on the fence of a residential complex in Changsha, in central China’s Hunan province, sarcastically expressing gratitude to her best friend for having an affair with her husband.
Alongside the banners, there were pennants revealing that the wife’s best friend, surnamed Shi, works in the finance department of a tourism management office in the Hongshan community.
One banner states: “Shi violates public order and good morals, having an affair with her best friend’s husband,” attributed to “Wife.”
It remains unclear whether this was the neighbourhood where the alleged mistress lives.

Additionally, red pennants were found on a car within the compound. Again, it is uncertain if the vehicle belonged to the alleged mistress.
One reads: “Shi has been my best friend for 12 years and has provided sexual services to my husband for five years.”
Another pennant claims: “Shi went to hotels with her best friend’s husband during office hours.”
A staff member from the tourism management office in the Hongshan community informed Chinese media outlet The Paper that they do employ someone named Shi, and an investigation into the matter is underway.
The red banners and pennants were removed shortly thereafter.

The identities of the wife and her husband have not been disclosed.
Lawyer Zhao Liangshan from Shaanxi Hengda Law Firm noted that the banners could potentially infringe upon Shi’s rights to privacy, reputation, and personality, especially if they contain fabricated facts or defamatory content.
Moreover, if the act of displaying the banners draws a large crowd and obstructs public areas, it may violate the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, exposing the instigator to a warning or a fine of up to 200 yuan (US$28).
In severe cases, individuals who hang such banners could face detention for up to 19 days and fines of up to 500 yuan (US$70).
In 2023, a Chinese man was detained for 10 days for putting up a banner that insulted his ex-girlfriend, mocking her for having “two-timed” another man.

The lawyer advised that individuals whose rights are violated should seek resolution through legal channels.
“It is illegal, but I support the wife’s revenge,” commented one online observer.
“The best friend is a public servant; she must be facing serious consequences from her workplace,” speculated another.
A third remark stated: “How was the wife insulting her best friend? She was merely expressing gratitude.”
In China, red pennants are traditionally sent as a sincere gesture of thanks to those who have assisted.


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A lawyer cautions that the banners may infringe upon the friend’s rights to privacy, reputation, and personality


A lawyer cautions that the banners may infringe upon the friend’s rights to privacy, reputation, and personality.


Chinese wife hangs banners, ‘thanking’ best friend for sleeping with husband for 5 years

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A lawyer cautions that the banners may infringe upon the friend’s rights to privacy, reputation, and personality