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China official faces backlash over earrings during flood disaster report

A Chinese official, Xiang Jinyuan, faced public criticism for wearing gold earrings while tearfully discussing a severe flood disaster in her village. The incident, which occurred in Hunan province after heavy rains caused significant damage and casualties, sparked online mockery. However, many netizens later offered support, with Xiang Jinyuan clarifying that the earrings were not real gold. AI

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China official faces backlash over earrings during flood disaster report

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    China official mocked for wearing gold earrings while crying about local flood disaster

    A Chinese official who cried about her village’s flood disaster has faced sarcastic comments for wearing a pair of gold earrings. The incident took an unexpected turn when a majority of online observers showed support for her. Shimen county in central China’s Hunan province was h…