Chinese military-style ‘training camp’ sparks online controversy

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Video circulating on social media showed a military-style “training camp” counsellor forcibly pushing an 11-year-old boy’s head under water, as the boy attempted to swim with his hands tied behind his back. The brutal swimming lesson was part of the curriculum of Chuang Shi Mo Xun, or “Genesis Devil Training”. The camp said the training aims to help children overcome “psychological barriers” and developing their swimming skills. But the video sparked online controversy for the hardships it places on its young campers. Other activities at the camp include daily morning runs, laundry lessons and lectures on showing parental gratitude. All training sessions were live-streamed for parents to watch.