Beijing: The Chinese government has become entangled in a new controversy amid popular protests over the spread of Covid and the announcement of a lockdown. The controversy is about the advertisement of a subsidiary of China Railway under the Chinese government. The government released an advertisement saying that women with good face and good body shape are needed to take care of high-ranking officials.
The advertisement of No. 3 Engineering Group, a subsidiary of the railway in the Jiangxi region of southeast China, appeared in the media and on social media. The ad was withdrawn after a lot of controversy including on social media. Criticism was raised that the ad was insulting and referred to women in a sexual manner.
The company’s statement expressing regret was also controversial, adding to the crisis. The statement was to justify what was said in the advertisement. The statement justified the special demands of women to take tea etc. to high officials and inspectors coming for inspections.
The South China Morning Post reported that applications were also invited from women for clerical posts that carry special duties, including attending to high-ranking officials. The ad said that beautiful women with good complexion and good body shape are wanted. Degree and other higher qualification can also apply. 4000 Yuan (Rs 47000) was offered as salary.