The Documentary Podcast Caught on camera: Exposing China’s spycam porn
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Feb 6, 2026 Eric, a hotel worker from Hong Kong who found footage of himself and his partner online, speaks via a voice actor to protect his identity. The conversation uncovers hidden cameras in hotel rooms, how clips and live streams are sold on Telegram, the scale and organisation behind the trade, and survivors’ trauma and efforts to track down and disable cameras.
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Organised, Profitable Hidden-Camera Industry
- Spycam porn in China is an organised, profitable industry that streams and sells secretly filmed footage from hotels and other private spaces.
- Wanqing Zhang found Telegram channels and websites with thousands of videos and live feeds that target subscribers nationwide.
Victim Finds Their Own Footage Online
- Eric discovered video of his and Emily's hotel stay on a spycam porn channel and felt humiliated and anxious.
- He reported the clip to Telegram and watched anxiously afterward to see if it reappeared.
Check Rooms With Your Phone Camera
- Use simple room checks: draw curtains, switch off lights, and scan with your phone camera to spot hidden lenses.
- Hotels in China are now legally banned from installing cameras and must ensure rooms are device-free.