Regimental Commander and his Wife both Fired – China News

www.chinahush.com — Responding to the incident of “Regimental Commander’s wife at Mogao Caves” couple days ago, on October 10th, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps press office (新疆生产建设兵团新闻办公室) said that the recent spread of the post “the regimental commander and his wife used government vehicles for traveling during the holiday, and had conflict with the staff at the tourist attraction” on the internet has attracted the attentions of leaders of the Military Corps.

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armanim 2 years 16 weeks ago

This is really unusual in China - officer get fired due to reactions of net citizens , this show peoples power are increasing, although there is long road to go.

torisefromashes 2 years 16 weeks ago

Maybe it is just a move to pacify netizens. As soon as the scandal fades from spotlight, the commander will be reinstated XD

Such was the case for San Lu Milk

Who Hao/Bu Hao'd It?

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