The term “Sister Hong” refers to a controversial figure in a recent scandal in Nanjing, China, involving a 38-year-old man named Jiao, who posed as a woman online under the pseudonym “Sister Hong” or “Hong Jie” (紅姐).
This case has garnered significant attention on Chinese social media and international news due to its shocking nature and implications. Below is an overview based on available.
Background and ScandalJiao, a cross-dressing influencer from Nanjing’s Jiangning District, allegedly deceived over 1,600 men into intimate encounters over three years by presenting himself as a woman.
He used heavy makeup, wigs, breast padding, and voice-altering tools to create a convincing female persona on social media. Jiao lured men to his apartment with promises of “free intimacy” in exchange for small gifts like cooking oil, fruit, milk, or toilet paper, which he claimed were not payment but tokens for casual hookups.
Public and Media ReactionThe scandal has sparked widespread outrage and debate on Chinese social media platforms like Weibo and Douyin. Netizens have mocked Jiao with nicknames like “Uncle Red” or “Grandpa Hong,” rejecting the “Sister Hong” moniker to avoid stigmatizing women.
The case has been described as a “tragicomedy,” highlighting issues of deception, consent, and digital privacy. Some victims, like a Douyin influencer with 290,000 followers, have publicly denied involvement, while others face social and familial consequences as their identities are exposed.