China judges live-stream crab sale to help debtors pay off dues, push legal literacy

Judges in a court in China turned themselves into live-stream salespeople to help a debtor sell her products and cover her debt, attracting 200,000 viewers and winning widespread applause.

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On October 31, the Gaochun District People’s Court in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, eastern China, became an effective live-streaming sales venue.

Three judges were spotted selling crabs online in a session hosted by the city’s Intermediate People’s Court official account.

The trio of judges from the city attracted over 200,000 viewers with their special part-time job.

The innovative live-streaming session took place in a courtroom in Nanjing, eastern China. Photo: Handout
The innovative live-streaming session took place in a courtroom in Nanjing, eastern China. Photo: Handout

Many online observers expressed their shock, with one saying: “I cannot believe my eyes.”

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