The 44-year-old woman who was filmed in a TikTok video, had been sold at least three times, Chinese officials said.
Highlights
- Woman found chained in Chinese village is victim of trafficking, authorities say.
- Chinese authorities say she had been sold at least three times, first when she was 20 years old.
- She was discovered after being filmed in a TikTok video.
- A man claiming to be her husband said she was mentally ill.
- A couple who first sold her was arrested on suspicion of trafficking women this week.
- Authorities have fenced off her entire village to prevent journalists from entering, they say.