A Chinese student is facing expulsion from university for having casual sex with a Ukrainian gamer.

The student, surnamed Li, has been accused of “hurting national dignity”, sparking online accusations of excessive punishment and rights infringement.

An official from Dalian Polytechnic University, in northeastern China’s Liaoning province, on July 8, said the institution planned to expel Li for an act of “misconduct” on December 16, 2024.

The 21-year-old was reported to have had a one-night stand with 37-year-old former Counter-Strike player Danylo Teslenko, who is “Zeus”, while he was attending an event in Shanghai last December.

Teslenko posted intimate videos and photos of himself and Li in his fan group, and reportedly called her an “easy girl”.