China’s ‘Internet Addiction’ Schools Are Now Locking Up Adults

Who claims what

• —Parents are reportedly paying institutions to coerce adults whose life choices conflict with family expectations. (per source class B — not independently verified)

Our assessment

If the reported claims about coercive institutionalization are accurate, international businesses with personnel or family ties in China could face heightened reputational and HR-related risks, especially in scenarios involving employee welfare. Companies may encounter increased scrutiny around local employee support…