China wife ordered to apologise to cheating husband for posting sarcastic story about infidelity
Niu discovers husband’s affair with married colleague during which he uses joint assets to buy gifts such as gold, cosmetics for mistress
A woman in central China was ordered to apologise to her cheating husband for posting a sarcastic story that damaged his reputation.
Niu Na, from Henan province, revealed on social media that she had been married to her husband, Gao Fei, for over 10 years, and they have a daughter together.
Niu discovered that Gao, a team leader at a local coal mining company, had been having an affair with a married colleague, surnamed Han, for five years. During this time, Gao used their joint assets to buy his mistress gold, cosmetics, and clothing.
The outraged Niu exposed the affair on Douyin, detailing Gao and Han’s workplaces and using harsh language to describe him. She also posted a sarcastic short story about her partner’s infidelity.
Soon after, Gao sued Niu for defamation. The court ruled that personal moral failings could not justify infringing on others’ rights.