Dettol apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert sparks backlash in China
Dettol apologized after its advertisement, intended to criticize 'toxic men', faced backlash in China. The five-minute video, released in May, was condemned for promoting offensive views toward women, generating over 80 million views on Weibo. Dettol stated the ad, created by a third-party, had been misinterpreted and took responsibility for its content.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 07:16 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 08:10 UTC
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