More juveniles falling victim to online predators, experts say

Cases of online sexual molestation of minors, in which they are coaxed into stripping naked and striking indecent poses during video chats, have been rising, according to experts, who say action is needed to protect the younger generation.

Statistics from the Girls' Protection Program at the China Foundation of Culture and Arts for Children show that 39 of the 317 cases of molestation targeting juveniles reported by the media last year were committed by people the victims knew online.

Sixteen of the cases happened on online chat platforms. They involved tricking minors into sending nude photos and videos of themselves, getting them to strip naked while chatting, and adopting indecent poses.