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

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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 enforcement, state-run journal Banyuetan reported on Friday.One tactic involves posting an official’s resume as a coded signal that they are under disciplinary investigation, according to Banyuetan, which is affiliated with...