Tang Ping, a 31-year-old mother of two in Nanning, China, posted photos and medical records on social media as alleged proof of the times her husband Li Zhi physically beat her during their eight-year marriage. Tang married Li in 2014 and became a housewife. She said her husband’s incessant abuse began in 2015. Tang said she has been physically and verbally assaulted at least 1,000 times, including when she was pregnant with their second child. When Tang called the police five years ago after she was physically beaten, she was allegedly told her injuries were not serious enough for the police to intervene. More from NextShark: NYPD seeks woman seen on video spraying four Asian women in broad daylight The mother reportedly blamed herself for not being good enough and chose to remain silent. It was only last year that she mustered up the courage to file for divorce. “Only by letting him go can I survive,” Tang told the South China Morning Post. A Nanning court granted Tang a personal safety protection order during the divorce proceedings. Lee denied the charges in May. More from NextShark: Eileen Gu’s comment advocating VPN solution to Chinese internet censorship gets censored in turn Li’s previous marriage also reportedly ended due to allegations of domestic violence. His ex-wife had taken out a restraining order against Lee in 2013. The father had restricted Tang from seeing their 8-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son after filing for divorce, according to Tang. “Li Zi cut off contact with me and hit me when I went to see my daughter on one occasion,” he reportedly wrote in a social media post last month. “I want custody of both my children and the property I deserve. Any help from members of the public would be appreciated.” More from NextShark: Death of missing 13-year-old girl found in Oregon stream ruled a homicide While Li has not been charged with domestic violence, Guangxi University’s School of Economics has banned the associate professor from teaching, according to a university statement released on Sunday. The story continues “We will never tolerate such behavior once it is confirmed,” the statement said. The university did not disclose details of their research. More from NextShark: Hong Kong man arrested after passerby saw him moving rolled-up comforter with legs sticking out “I told myself to swallow it, because I wanted my children to have a complete family. But that was all wrong,” Tang told the Guardian. “Domestic violence is like a plague. Once it happens, it will happen again – and again – until you stand up to defend yourself.” If you or someone you know is struggling with domestic violence, contact the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. For a list of international helplines, visit www.befriends.org Featured image via Weibo
