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‘Don’t touch me’: Chinese policewoman praised for professionally handling tourist who puts arm around her for photo
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Thecla Li , as published by Mothership
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The officer's professional handling of the situation has garnered praise. A foreign tourist's actions were swiftly addressed by a police officer.
A foreign tourist's actions were swiftly addressed by a police officer. The officer had agreed to be in a photo, but made it clear that physical contact was not acceptable. When the tourist put his arm around her, she stepped back and set a boundary. This interaction was captured on video and shared on a social media platform.
The officer's professional handling of the situation has garnered praise. Details of the encounter are available from the source.
The incident occurred during a holiday period, and the officer involved is a member of a special police unit.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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