by mogadsheu on 11/4/21, 6:18 AM
Interestingly enough, Zhang was a close follower of the previous CCP leader. CCP leaders usually switch every 8 years between north and south, but the last time it was supposed to switch, it didn’t. I don’t know why.
by keewee7 on 11/4/21, 6:55 AM
>Peng's social media post was quickly deleted by government censors. Her social media account disappeared hours after her post. China's state media outlets have not mentioned her accusations at all.
>Screenshots of Peng's original post continued to circulate widely on the Chinese internet even as censors scrambled to delete any references to her allegations within group chats and blogs, a sign of the immense public interest in her allegations. The speed with which her post was deleted also reflects the extreme sensitivity of her remarks, which come just as Communist Party leaders convene in Beijing for the Sixth Plenum, an important political meeting during which the state is on high alert for any sign of discord.
Chinese internet censorship is insane. How many people work as censors?
by aborsy on 11/4/21, 5:17 AM
> Peng says Zhang did not contact her for several years after the initial assault. But in 2018, the year Zhang retired from the government, Peng claims he got back in touch with her and the two began a tumultuous but consensual romantic relationship which ended when he cut off all contact.
The story is a bit confusing. Sometimes it’s romantic, sometimes it’s not. There is also consent mixed in, that fluctuates.
by echelon on 11/4/21, 3:24 AM
> Screenshots of Peng's original post continued to circulate widely on the Chinese internet even as censors scrambled to delete any references to her allegations within group chats and blogs, a sign of the immense public interest in her allegations. The speed with which her post was deleted also reflects the extreme sensitivity of her remarks, which come just as Communist Party leaders convene in Beijing for the Sixth Plenum, an important political meeting during which the state is on high alert for any sign of discord.
This model of government is toxic. You cannot memory hole the abused to protect the inner circle.
Maybe she's a liar, but this claim warrants investigation and corroboration with other potential victims. It should embolden other victims to come forward.
The government should serve the people. And its members should be held to a greater standard of accountability.
by vfclists on 11/4/21, 5:11 PM
by marco_yolo on 11/4/21, 6:04 AM
doubtful there will be any serious investigation or consequences if this in fact occurred. he will just be moved to a less glamourous post at worst. but the party will take care of him.
by baybal2 on 11/4/21, 7:44 AM
It used to be common in China for parents to dress young girls as boys, and give them boyish haircuts.
You wouldn't want to hear the reason if you are dining now.
by a0-prw on 11/6/21, 9:52 AM
"But in 2018, the year Zhang retired from the government, Peng claims he got back in touch with her and the two began a tumultuous but consensual romantic relationship which ended when he cut off all contact."
smh typical storm in a teacup that only gets press because they can put "China" in the clickbait.
by Markoff on 11/4/21, 7:36 AM
As someone who lived in China for years I fail to see what's the news here exactly? It would be strange, if as CCP official he didn't use his position to do this and other criminal acts. You better write articles about not doing it, those will be actually shocking revelations.
by fnord77 on 11/4/21, 9:28 AM
rape is about power. unsurprising you'll find rapists at the top of power structures
by thefounder on 11/4/21, 3:26 AM
>> Peng's social media post was quickly deleted by government censors. Her social media account disappeared hours after her post. China's state media outlets have not mentioned her accusations at all.
So the communist assault has two flavors: On at the individual level (as it happened) and then by the CCP government using censorship.
by shell0x on 11/4/21, 7:59 AM
I feel bad for all the Hong Kongers and Taiwanese who fear their future while the west keeps pumping money into this fascist dictatorship which openly tortures people in Xinjiang.
How's is supporting China(CCP) different than supporting Nazi Germany burning jewish people during WW 2?
by midasuni on 11/4/21, 6:57 AM
Typical behaviour in the U.K. with MPs too, power corrupts, and nobody who votes cares.
by nowherebeen on 11/4/21, 6:00 AM
I thought 20 years difference was extreme. This is 40 years. He could be her grandfather.