Chinese ‘Natasha’ Doll Trend Sparks Outrage Over Racist Abuse

A stress-relief toy shaped like a dark-skinned baby has gone viral on Chinese social media. Users have been seen beating, stretching and stomping the “Natasha” doll, drawing condemnation from Hong Kong’s Black community. Critics say the product reinforces dehumanising stereotypes and normalises violence against Black bodies. Advocacy groups and Black residents in Hong Kong have called on manufacturers and e-commerce platforms to remove the doll and warned of its harmful impact on children’s attitudes. Local and international voices, including community leaders and NGOs, urge regulators to ban the toy and step up education on racism. They warn that such trends risk normalising abuse and perpetuating global anti-Black racism.

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