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Chinese social media accounts profit from leaking corruption scandals

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Chinese social media accounts are reportedly profiting from leaking information about official corruption scandals. These accounts exploit legal loopholes by posting coded signals, such as an official's resume, to indicate they are under investigation. State media outlet Banyuetan highlighted this trend, noting that such leaks have created a new challenge for law enforcement and are part of a lucrative grey market. AI

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Chinese social media accounts profit from leaking corruption scandals

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang ·

    Chinese social media accounts ‘profit from leaking official corruption scandals’

    Chinese 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 enforce…

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