Chinese social media accounts ‘profit from leaking official corruption scandals’
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State media reports that Chinese social media accounts are profiting by leaking hints about corrupt officials before official announcements, creating a grey market around China's anti-corruption campaign. A tactic involves posting an official's resume as a coded signal of ongoing investigations. This trend has been identified as a new challenge for law enforcement.
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Social media accounts hint at corruption downfalls before official announcements.
Banyuetan reported on the trend.
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Key findings
The trend has created a new challenge for Chinese law enforcement.
Opinion- Social media accounts hint at corruption downfalls before official announcements.
- State media warns of a 'grey market' around anti-corruption efforts.
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Loaded language removedChinese social media accounts are profiting by hinting at the downfall of corrupt officials ahead of formal announcements, state media has warned, highlighting a “grey market” around Beijing’s anti-corruption campaign. The trend had created a new challenge for Chinese law enforcement, state-run journal Banyuetan reported on Friday.
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The trend has created a new challenge for Chinese law enforcement.
OpinionBanyuetan reported on the trend.
South China Morning PostChinese social media accounts are profiting by hinting at the downfall of corrupt officials before formal announcements.
South China Morning PostOne tactic involves posting an official's resume as a coded signal that they are under disciplinary investigation.
South China Morning Post