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Wuling High School Condemns Online Bullying Amid Controversy

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wuling High School issued a statement condemning online bullying against students following a controversy involving a graduate and a local official.
  • The school emphasized that individual actions should not be generalized to represent the entire student body or the institution's educational achievements.
  • Wuling High School is providing support to affected students and reiterates its commitment to fostering a positive educational environment.

Wuling High School has issued a strong statement denouncing online bullying and harassment directed at students in the wake of a recent controversy. The incident, which began after a graduate's remark to a local official, escalated into a wave of personal attacks and psychological pressure on students via social media.

The school stressed that while it respects public opinion, any commentary on the educational environment should be based on complete facts and rational discussion. It cautioned against the over-interpretation or exaggeration of individual student actions to reflect on the entire student body, teachers' professionalism, or the school's educational outcomes. The institution highlighted its 71-year history of building reputation and social trust through the collective efforts of its community.

Especially concerning to the school is that students have already endured personal attacks, insults, harassment, and psychological pressure from online communities as a result.

โ€” Wuling High School StatementThe school's statement detailing the impact of online attacks on students.

Of particular concern to the school is the severe impact of online attacks on students, who are still in their learning and developmental stages. Wuling High School views the discussion of public issues and differing viewpoints as a crucial part of democratic learning. However, it unequivocally condemns any form of cyberbullying, doxxing, or inappropriate attacks targeting students, deeming them detrimental to educational values. The school has initiated contact with affected students to offer necessary counseling and support.

Any form of cyberbullying, doxxing, or inappropriate attacks targeting students is detrimental to the realization of educational values and is what the school must defend.

โ€” Wuling High School StatementThe school's condemnation of online harassment and its commitment to protecting students.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.