Chinese regime authorities have arrested several citizens for posting videos of overcrowded budget-class trains during Chinese New Year that reveal the hardship of everyday Chinese as the economy founders.
During the travel rush for the most important Chinese holiday—Lunar New Year, which fell on Feb. 17—videos posted on social media showing overcrowded old green trains with travelers filling the aisles and sitting on the floor attracted wide public attention and discussion about people’s struggle in the sluggish economy.
On Feb. 17, Chinese state media reported that five citizens were detained by police for posting such videos and their social media accounts have been shut down. They were accused of fabricating false information and disrupting public order for allegedly “splicing together videos from previous years’ Chinese New Year travel seasons and modifying the posting timestamps,” according to police….
CCP Arrests Citizens for Posting Videos of Crowded Budget Trains Amid Sluggish Economy
