An effect that obstructs one’s field of vision.
Footage shows a man “jumping backward” from the edge of the roof of a 25-story building, with his hands gripping the ledge and his feet planted against the wall. It appears he turned his back to the drop to avoid seeing the terrifying sight of the fall, hoping to mitigate his fear. The incident took place on September 27 in Chongqing, China.
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Fatal Rooftopping Accident in China and Regulations on Live Streaming
This latest footage, too, features a scene set on the edge of a high-rise building—a type of location where, in China, dangerous stunts and filming activities have frequently led to accidents. A notable case occurred in November 2017 in Changsha, Hunan Province, when 26-year-old Wu Yongning fell to his death while performing pull-ups on the roof of a 63-story, 263-meter-tall skyscraper without any safety equipment. It is understood that Wu had hoped to use the prize money offered by sponsors to cover his mother’s medical expenses and his own future wedding costs. His family subsequently sued the platform that hosted the footage, and the Beijing Internet Court ultimately ordered the platform to pay approximately 30,000 yuan in compensation.
In light of such incidents, the National Radio and Television Administration and other Chinese authorities issued a code of conduct in 2022 prohibiting online content creators from showcasing or promoting dangerous acts that might encourage minors to imitate them. Under this system, repeat offenders are placed on a blacklist or a list of warned individuals—a measure designed to prevent them from returning to the platform, even if they attempt to use a different account or switch to another streaming service. Serious violations can even result in a permanent ban.
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