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Alibaba fires woman who accused boss of rape in #MeToo setback

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Alibaba fires woman who accused boss of rape in #MeToo setback

Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. fired a woman who accused a manager of sexual assault, an unexpected move months after the Chinese e-commerce leader admitted that his initial response to the allegations was wrong.
The employee surnamed Zhou told Dahe Daily that Alibaba fired her because she spread false information about being raped by a senior manager in August. According to screenshots of the official memo and the Central Newspaper’s interview with Zhou, she did not receive any severance pay and was compensated until November 25th.

Zhou’s dismissal ended a months-long scandal that circulated on social media and sparked a heated debate about Chinese companies’ chronic alcohol abuse and technology companies’ discrimination against women. The employee published an 8,000-word article in August, accusing her manager and a client of being sexually assaulted after a dinner using alcohol fuel during a work trip, which sparked an uproar.

Her account-including a video of her yelling and distributing flyers in the company cafeteria-went viral online, turning China’s second-largest company into the most high-profile symbol of abuse of power, and was considered to be a symbol of abuse of power throughout the company. Companies are ubiquitous in science and technology, a by-product of this environment that usually puts achievement above culture. Alibaba’s manager surnamed Wang was fired, and two senior executives of the e-commerce giant resigned as CEO, calling the company’s handling of the matter “humiliating.”

An Alibaba spokesperson did not respond to calls and emails seeking comment on the report. Zhou did not immediately comment.

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So far, public debates about her allegations have been freely allowed online, which is an unusual concession for a country that has strictly censored previous #MeToo remarks, including tennis star Peng Shuai regarding her being taken by a senior government. Allegations of forced sex by officials. As of Monday morning, posts with the label “Alibaba female employee fired” have attracted more than 680 million page views.

Zhou’s dismissal caused widespread reactions on social media over the weekend. Those who condemned her dismissal competed with others, who pointed out that her account was found to be inconsistent during the police investigation.

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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