Let's see which countries that have seen an increase of domestic violence cases during COVID-19 lockdowns and quarantines:
1. China https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1005253/domestic-violence-cases-surge-during-covid-19-epidemic
1. China https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1005253/domestic-violence-cases-surge-during-covid-19-epidemic
5. Other parts of Europe: Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Belgium https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52216966
6. Kazakhstan https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/4/from-where-i-stand-dina-smailova-on-covid-19
7. Australia https://news.yahoo.com/virus-drives-surge-australia-domestic-violence-cases-045312616.html
10. And of course, Hong Kong https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3079338/stuck-home-monster-more-reports-violence-against
One psychologist interviewed in this article also attributes it to Hong Kong's "small flats and cultural factors". Ehm no... It is a global problem that is hidden and neglected – and has gotten worse due to the pandemic. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3079582/appease-defuse-enlist-friend-domestic-violence