Chinese Female Student Faces 1 Million Baht Compensation Claim After Helping Elderly Woman Who Fell While Cycling

On February 20, a controversial incident emerged in Chinese society involving a middle school girl who helped an elderly woman who fell while cycling. The incident occurred on February 19 in Fujian Province, China, when an elderly woman lost balance while cycling, apparently trying to avoid a white car. Two female students on electric bicycles saw her fall and hesitated before one said, 'Let's help her, it'll be fine.' After assisting the elderly woman, traffic police determined the girl had 'partial involvement in the accident's development' and might be required to pay 220,000 yuan in damages. The girl's mother argued that her daughter was helping with good intentions and that the ruling would not only create financial burden but also severely impact the child's mental state. The case has raised questions about whether people should help others who have fallen, referencing previous incidents in China where helpers were sued for damages. The court is set to review evidence, including CCTV footage and police investigation reports, to fairly determine legal responsibility.