Chinese husband smashes up home after wife buys dishwasher without his consent

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice YanJanuary 19, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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A Chinese woman in Guangdong province shared a video online showing her husband destroying their home after she purchased a dishwasher without his knowledge. The incident occurred after the woman bought the 1,500-yuan appliance online, citing the cold winter water as her reason for needing it. Her husband, who reportedly doesn't do dishes, discovered the purchase during installation and demanded she return it. He claimed the family couldn't afford the increased utility costs associated with the dishwasher, leading to his violent outburst and the woman's distress. The video has since gone viral on social media.

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Dahe News 40% Guangdong province 70% Husband ×480% Wife ×480% China ×290%

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domestic dispute 90% dishwasher 80% financial disagreement 70% household appliances 60% property damage 60% water and electricity charges 50% online purchase 50% china 40%

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South China Morning Post

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China

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