Top Chinese Monk, Accused of Sexually Harassing Nuns, Quits Post

A nascent #MeToo movement in China has seen a number of public figures face accusations in recent months

BEIJING—A prominent monk has resigned his post as China’s top Buddhist leader following accusations of sexual misconduct.

Venerable Shi Xuecheng, who posted a denial of wrongdoing on social media, is among the most prominent public figures to have faced career repercussions during a nascent #MeToo movement in China.

Ven. Xuecheng had served...