Luo Changping
Luo Changping | |
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罗昌平 | |
| Born | 27 December 1980[1] |
| Education | Bachelor's degree at China Europe International Business School |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Awards | Transparency International Integrity Award (2013) |
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Luo Changping (simplified Chinese: 罗昌平; traditional Chinese: 羅昌平, born 27 December 1980) is a Chinese entrepreneur and former journalist.[2] He is the co-founder of the third-party monitoring platform "Okoer", as well as the Chairman of Tianjiao Legal Group.[3] In November 2013, Luo became the first recipient of the Transparency International Integrity Award with Chinese citizenship.[4]
Luo used to be the chief reporter of China Business Herald, editor-in-chief of the In-depth Reporting Department of The Beijing News, as well as the deputy editor-in-chief of Caijing magazine. Proficient in the field of Political Economy and Finance, he has published multiple investigative reports on official corruption.[5]
Early life
[edit]Luo Changping was born in Lianyuan within the province of Hunan. After graduating from junior high school, he enrolled in a secondary vocational school in the provincial capital Changsha, where he studied Hydraulic Engineering.[6]
While in school, Luo served as the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and the head of the school radio station. Following graduation, he worked in a magazine focused on electric power industry at the age of 20.[7]
Career
[edit]In 2001, Luo quit his job and moved to Beijing to look for a career in journalism. He was hired by China Business Herald and was later promoted to chief reporter.[7][1] In March 2004, he joined The Beijing News and was promoted to the chief editor of the In-depth Reporting Department in December 2005. Due to his coverage of the CCP disciplinary procedure Shuanggui, he was pressured to resign from The Beijing News in May 2006.[8]
Luo joined Caijing magazine as a reporter, and was promoted to the deputy editor-in-chief in December 2009.[9] He focused on independent news investigations in the fields of political economy and finance, and has published investigative reporting on a series of corruption cases, such as the Shanghai Pension Scandal and Liu Zhihua Bribery Case.
In 2011, Luo was one of the recipient of the honor "Young Leaders of China" (Chinese: 中国青年领袖). In 2012, He entered the Beijing Class 1 of China Europe International Business School to study for Executive Master of Business Administration, and graduated in 2014.[10]
On 6 December 2012, Luo Changping exposed a series of misconducts done by Liu Tienan, the then deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission and director of the National Energy Administration, on his Sina Blog and verified microblog. Among the allegations were falsifying academic records and corruption.[11]
Arrest
[edit]On 6 October 2021, a week after the release of the film The Battle at Lake Changjin, Luo made the following comment on his Sina Blog concerning the Battle of Chosin Reservoir featured in the film:[12]
Half a century later, our countrymen rarely reflect on the justifiability of the war, just like how the soldiers in the Sand Sculpture Company didn't doubt the 'wise decision-making' at the top.
"Sand Sculpture Company" was a portmanteau of "Ice Sculpture Company", a reference to the Chinese units whose soldiers froze to death during the battle;[13] and "Sand Sculpture", a Chinese internet slang for idiot.[12] The comment received wide condemnation from Mainland Chinese media. On the following day, Luo was taken into custody by the police.[5] On 8 October, his's Sina Blog account was suspended.[14] On the same day, Sanya Ji'an Police Bureau summoned Luo for investigation into his "illegal remarks" suspected of "insulting heroes and martyrs".[15] In addition, the People's Procuratorate of the Suburbs of Sanya announced to file a civil public interest lawsuit against Luo.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "罗昌平" [Luo Changping]. hexun.com (in Chinese). 2013-08-16. Archived from the original on 16 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "刘铁男落马内幕:情妇反目后提供关键举报信息" [The inside story of Liu Tienan's sacking: mistress provides key reporting information after turning against him]. Procuratorate Daily (in Simplified Chinese). 13 May 2013. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "专访优恪网CEO罗昌平：在质疑中前行" [Interview with Luo Changping, CEO of Okoer.com: Moving forward amid doubts]. Sohu News (in Simplified Chinese). 22 May 2015. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "中國記者羅昌平獲透明國際年度清廉獎" [Chinese Journalist Luo Changping Won Transparency International's Integrity of the Year Award]. BBC News (in Traditional Chinese). 2022-06-01. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ a b "非議《長津湖》 媒體人羅昌平傳被警方帶走" [Criticism of "Changjin Lake" media personality Luo Changping was held in custody by the police]. Toutiao News (in Traditional Chinese). 8 October 2021. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "年度媒体人：调查记者罗昌平" [Journalist of the Year: Investigative reporter Luo Changping]. www.gq.com.cn (in Simplified Chinese). 8 September 2013. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ a b "四個中國調查記者的轉型樣本（上）" [Four Chinese investigative journalists' transformation samples (Part 1)]. Initium Media (in Traditional Chinese). 21 October 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "生猛，罗昌平" [Vigorous, Luo Changping]. VCT News (in Simplified Chinese). 14 October 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "罗昌平离职传闻获证实 被指与实名举报刘铁男有关" [The rumor of Luo Changping's resignation was confirmed, and he was accused of being related to Liu Tienan's real-name report]. Guancha (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Cao, Haili (25 December 2014). "罗昌平：由破坏者变建设者" [Luo Changping: From destroyer to builder]. The New York Times (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "刘铁男涉嫌严重违纪被调查" [Liu Tienan under investigation for serious violation of discipline]. Weifang Evening (in Simplified Chinese). 13 May 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ a b Wong, Chun Han (2023-05-23). Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China's Superpower Future. Simon and Schuster. p. 150. ISBN 978-1-9821-8575-6.
- ^ "Shi Potian : Why the punishment of Xiaoguo Cultural Media was so harsh | Yibao Online Magazine". 27 May 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "微博：发布诋毁英烈错误内容，账号@罗昌平被关闭处理" [Weibo: Account @Luo Changping was shut down for posting erroneous content defaming heroes and martyrs]. Sina Finance (in Simplified Chinese). 8 October 2021. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "警方：大V"罗某平"涉嫌侮辱志愿军英烈 已被依法刑拘" [Police: Influencer "Luo Xping" has been detained according to law for allegedly insulting the heroes of the volunteer army]. Sina Military (in Simplified Chinese). 9 October 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-10-09. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "三亚检方对罗某平侵害英雄烈士名誉、荣誉违法行为进行公益诉讼立案调查" [The Sanya prosecutors filed a public interest litigation investigation into Luo Xping's violation of the reputation and honor of heroes and martyrs]. Hongxing News (in Simplified Chinese). 8 October 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-10-09. Retrieved 13 August 2023.