Natasha dolls: Hong Kong advocates decry ‘dehumanising’ Black baby ‘stress relief’ toy trending in China

A viral stress-relief “Natasha” doll trending on Chinese social media has been deemed “absolutely diabolical” by members of Hong Kong’s Black community. Resembling a small child, the most popular version is dark-skinned and features exaggerated racial characteristics. Buyers have filmed themselves beating, stretching, boiling and stomping on the toy. “No design is created, marketed, and […]

By Tom Grundy