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Viral Video Exposes Outrage Over Invasive School Policy

5/27/2025

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A viral video sparked outrage as Gengdan Institute in Beijing was seen asking a student to prove her menstruation for sick leave. Critics slammed the invasive policy, while the school defended its actions as protocol. This incident ignited a larger conversation about the control and treatment of students in Chinese universities, resonating deeply on social media.

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A viral video sparked outrage as Gengdan Institute in Beijing was seen asking a student to prove her menstruation for sick leave. Critics slammed the invasive policy, while the school defended its actions as protocol. This incident ignited a larger conversation about the control and treatment of students in Chinese universities, resonating deeply on social media.