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Chinese actress Jiang Xin startled when designer kissed her neck at fashion brand show
He was criticised by many netizens, with some calling it sexual harassment.
October 29, 2026, 07:22 PM
Photos from Weibo
Chinese actress Jiang Xin, 43, was attending a fashion show when a designer leaned in to kiss her.
In videos circulating online, the actress was seen laughing in surprise and slightly moving away from him.
She was then seen quickly composing herself and proceeding with the rest of the event without any hiccups, according to Lianhe Zaobao.
The incident happened at fashion brand MESSENTIAL's show on Oct. 27.
🚨 蒋欣被男设计师突然亲脖子，现场反应引发热议！
从画面看，她似乎被打了个措手不及。无论对方出于什么意图，未经同意的亲密接触都可能让人不适。
热情不是越界的借口，熟络也不代表可以随便亲！你怎么看？ https://t.co/h25zaTy7ag
— TrooperDongX🚀 (@dz0920) October 27, 2026
Online outrage
Many commenters online reportedly criticised the designer, saying that a public event or group photo does not justify such an act.
They emphasised the importance of asking for consent, with some going as far as to question if this can be considered sexual harassment.
The incident has since gone viral on Chinese social media.
