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| Zhao Liying’s Plea for Privacy Sparks Debate on Child Protection in Entertainment |
Top Chinese actress Zhao Liying (also known as Zanilia Zhao) has publicly stepped up to defend her son’s right to grow up away from the flash of paparazzi cameras.
Earlier this week, a video tagged #赵丽颖与儿子手拉手过马路 started trending on Chinese social media, showing Zhao Liying holding her little boy’s hand while crossing the street.
The clip, taken without consent by paparazzi, quickly went viral and reignited debate over how much of a celebrity’s family life should be fair game for the public eye.
Zhao Liying’s Message on Privacy
In a heartfelt post shared via her social media, Zhao Liying underlined that being a mother is one of her most important roles in life.
She emphasised that raising her child with care and protection is her biggest responsibility – one that should be free from unnecessary outside intrusion.
She wrote:
“Accompanying my child’s growth is something every mother must do. I sincerely ask the media not to focus their cameras on minors. Their private lives should be protected. Thank you.”
Her statement was clear: children, regardless of who their parents are, deserve a normal childhood away from relentless media attention.
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Fans Rally Behind Zhao Liying
The post was instantly met with waves of support online. Netizens praised Zhao Liying’s strong stance, applauding her for speaking up not only for her own son, but for all children of celebrities facing the same situation.
Many fans agreed that snapping photos of children without permission is an invasion of privacy, with some even calling for stricter rules on media conduct when it comes to minors.
“Kids shouldn’t have to carry the burden of their parents’ fame,” one comment read.
Zhao Liying’s stand adds fresh fuel to a long-running debate in the Chinese entertainment industry: how to balance public interest with the personal rights of stars’ families. With Zhao Liying being one of the most high-profile actresses in the country, her words carry weight – and her plea may push the industry to rethink where to draw the line.
For now, her fans are standing firmly behind her, hoping her message sparks greater awareness and stronger protection for children growing up in the spotlight.
Source: Weibo/Zanilia Zhao