internet – the Niu Niu incident, another case study

Corruption and misuse of power have mobilized angry Internet users, documents the website China Elections and Governance. (Thanks for the tip, CDN!)
A Shenzhen official used his power to send school kids to a 20 Rmb movie, made by his daughter Niu Niu about study abroad – something only rather few can afford. Shenzhen authorities came with a lukewarm statement, after they could not keep this ‘moviegate’ scandal under wraps.
Yet another example on how the internet can be a useful tool for people to vent their anger. When the scandal evolved, it became clear that Niu Niu’s father had also financial interests in the movie.