When confronted, a spokesperson for Yan's company, Endless Forest Inc., attempted to defend their actions. They argued that the photos were meant to promote Chinese martial arts in the U.S. and cited , claiming that photographing children in swimwear was legal in America with a guardian's consent. The company stated they had obtained permission from the martial arts school principal, who was the acting guardian.
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