Man Detained in Beijing for Leaking Medical Records of Deceased Hong Kong Actress Kathy Chow

The Beijing Health Commission is investigating the incident, which sparked outrage on the mainland internet for disrespecting the privacy of the deceased.

• Beijing police have detained a 36-year-old man, surnamed Fu, accused of leaking the medical records of Hong Kong actress Kathy Chow Hoi-mei on social media a day after her death.
• Fu, an employee at Chinese Medicine, allegedly photographed Chow’s medical records and shared them on WeChat.
• The leaked medical records were confirmed to be authentic by the hospital, and the Beijing Health Commission is investigating the incident.
• The leak caused widespread outrage on the mainland internet, with many accusing Fu of disrespecting the privacy of the deceased.
• Chow, a beloved actress in Hong Kong and mainland China, passed away on December 11, 2023, at the age of 57 due to an undisclosed illness.

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