Cheating husband sues, wife ordered to apologise publicly for 15 days

A court ruling in central China has drawn wide attention after ordering a woman to issue a public apology for 15 consecutive days over a series of sarcastic social media posts aimed at her husband, following claims that the posts damaged his reputation.

The case, reported by South China Morning Post, stems from a dispute after the woman shared online content alleging her husband’s extramarital relationship and naming details about his workplace and personal life.

According to the report, the woman—identified as Niu Na from Henan province—was told to delete the posts and publish the apology online, with the content subject to court scrutiny. The court’s reasoning, as reported, was that even if personal wrongdoing is involved, it does not justify reputational harm through online exposure.

The story quickly spread across Chinese social media, where the daily apology requirement became a focal point for discussion—especially as the woman’s videos gained traction and public attention. In additional reporting, Global Times said the incident escalated beyond the courtroom, with the husband’s employer reportedly suspending him after the controversy intensified online.