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Chinese influencer commits suicide live on an app equivalent to TikTok by drinking poison – her family files a complaint against internet users who urged her to do so

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This is a new drama that has occurred on social networks, and which is reported by the Global Times. Influencer Luo Xiao Maomao committed suicide live on Douyin, which is the Chinese equivalent of TikTok. The 25-year-old, also known by the nickname Luoxiaomaomaozi, had repeatedly spoken of her depression. Right before the drama, she said: “This is probably my last video because I have suffered from depression for a long time.” Before revealing during the live have a bottle containing diluted pesticides. While some Internet users encouraged her to “drink quickly” the mixture, others tried to prevent it, even threatening…

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