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Mint
27-05-2025
- Mint
62-year-old Chinese woman dies after being forced to visit bank in a wheelchair, ignites outrage
The Agricultural Bank of China is under scrutiny after a gravely ill elderly woman, identified as Peng, 62, died outside a branch in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, on May 14. She had been instructed to withdraw money in person. Peng was brought to the bank by her daughter and son-in-law to withdraw 50,000 yuan (approximately US$7,000) for medical treatment. Peng had long battled diabetes and was recently hospitalised after fracturing her leg in a fall, according to Dahe News. Earlier that afternoon, Peng's daughter visited the bank with her mother's identification card and deposit book. However, after multiple failed attempts to enter the correct password, the transaction was blocked. Despite explaining her mother's medical condition, the bank clerk insisted that Peng had to be physically present to proceed. The daughter then contacted her sister, who, along with her husband, brought Peng to the bank in a wheelchair. Despite waiting for an hour, they were still unable to withdraw the funds. Peng, reportedly semi-conscious with her head tilted to one side, was unable to meet the face recognition requirements, which involved movements such as nodding and blinking. Later, her daughters took her outside for fresh air, but tragically, she died at the bank's entrance. Authorities are currently investigating the case, with officials stating that Peng's death was due to a 'sudden outbreak of illness.' An anonymous bank employee told the news portal Sina that Peng's family had not informed the staff about her medical condition. When Peng arrived at the bank and had difficulty complying with the procedures, employees suggested that her daughters take her home to rest, but the family declined. Local police authorities announced that they would release their investigation findings soon. On May 16, Peng's nephew announced that the family had reached an agreement with the bank to settle the issue. The bank agreed to cover Peng's funeral expenses and provide the family with 100,000 yuan (approximately US$14,000) as 'consolation money'. 'The agreement is signed between the bank and my cousin [Peng's daughter]. We will not pursue the matter any further. We are preparing to return to our rural hometown," the nephew stated. This incident has led to heated online discussions regarding the bank's actions. 'Why did not the bank release its surveillance footage to the public? I am sure it has high-quality cameras installed. Instead of sharing the footage, it chose to offer 100,000 yuan to settle the issue. Does this indicate a guilty conscience?' one online user mentioned.
Mint
27-05-2025
- Mint
62-year-old woman dies after forced to visit bank in a wheelchair, ignites outrage
The Agricultural Bank of China is being scrutinised after a gravely ill elderly woman, identified as Peng, 62, died outside a branch on May 14 at the branch in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, following instructions to withdraw money in person. She was brought to the bank by her daughter and son-in-law to withdraw 50,000 yuan (approximately US$7,000) for her medical treatment. Peng had long battled diabetes and was recently hospitalised after fracturing her leg in a fall, according to Dahe News. Peng's daughter visited the bank that afternoon carrying her mother's identification card and deposit book. However, after multiple failed attempts to enter the correct password, the transaction was blocked. Despite explaining her mother's medical condition, the bank clerk maintained that Peng had to be physically present to proceed. The daughter then contacted her sister, who, along with her husband, brought Peng to the bank in a wheelchair. Despite waiting for an hour, they were still unable to withdraw the funds. Peng, reportedly semi-conscious with her head tilted to one side, was unable to meet the face recognition requirements, which involved movements such as nodding and blinking. Later, her daughters took her outside for fresh air, but tragically, she died at the bank's entrance. Authorities are currently investigating the case, with officials stating that Peng's death was due to a 'sudden outbreak of illness.' An anonymous bank employee told the news portal Sina that Peng's family had not informed staff about her medical condition. When Peng arrived at the bank and had difficulty complying with the procedures, employees suggested that her daughters take her home to rest, but the family declined. Local police authorities announced that they would release their investigation findings soon. On May 16, Peng's nephew announced that the family had come to an agreement with the bank to settle the issue. The bank agreed to cover Peng's funeral expenses and provide the family with 100,000 yuan (approximately US$14,000) as 'consolation money'. 'The agreement is signed between the bank and my cousin [Peng's daughter]. We will not pursue the matter any further. We are preparing to return to our rural hometown," the newphew stated. This incident has led to heated online discussions regarding the bank's actions. 'Why did not the bank release its surveillance footage to the public? I am sure it has high-quality cameras installed. Instead of sharing the footage, it chose to offer 100,000 yuan to settle the issue. Does this indicate a guilty conscience?' one online user mentioned. On the other hand, another person questioned Peng's family, asking, 'Could it be that her daughters were complicating matters at the bank by bringing their mother despite her health condition?'
South China Morning Post
23-03-2025
- South China Morning Post
Spark Study Buddy (Explorer): ‘High-five cat' brings good vibes
Content provided by British Council [1] A domesticated cat at a temple in China has earned the nickname 'high-five cat' because of how it greets tourists visiting the site in hopes of finding good luck. The moggy, which wears a gold chain, greets tourists by raising its paw to meet the palm of people's hands. [2] Xiyuan Temple in Suzhou, eastern China, is a cultural landmark. It is known for its stunning gardens and traditional Han Buddhist architecture. It dates back to the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). With numerous stray cats roaming the grounds, the temple has been described as a 'cat petting paradise' by visitors. The entrance fee is just five yuan (HK$5.35) per person. [3] Tourists go to the temple just to interact with the cat, hoping for good luck. In Chinese folklore, cats are considered lucky symbols. The animals are often shown with raised paws to attract wealth. A tourist surnamed Zhang said that she has visited the cat for three days in a row. 'Sometimes you have to wait half an hour to high-five it, but it is totally worth it because it is so healing,' said Zhang. [4] Staff at Xiyuan Temple said the cat is not a stray, but a pet brought by a visitor. 'Since the cat is outside the temple, we cannot manage it,' the staff said. The cat's owner, surnamed Liu, introduced it as Jellybean, a lively four-year-old that loves going outside. Liu often takes Jellybean to sunbathe in the plaza outside the temple at the weekend, where a group of pet lovers gather to interact. He told the mainland media outlet Dahe News: 'Jellybean has ear mites, and after applying medication, its ears become wet and need to be dried by the sun.' [5] Critics suggested Liu might be overworking the animal for online traffic. However, Liu defended the level of love and care he shows the feline. He said the live streaming is meant to document Jellybean's growth, and is not for commercial gain. 'We always take good care of Jellybean. Sometimes its facial expressions may look like it is 'grumpy', but that is not the case,' he added. [6] Concerned about the crowds, Liu plans to stop taking Jellybean to the temple for a period, fearing the attention might harm the cat. Xiyuan Temple staff have also advised tourists not to buy cat treats from nearby shops, as many are unbranded and of low-quality. Last summer, several stray cats at the temple fell ill and died after being fed such poor-quality 'treats'. Source: South China Morning Post, March 9 Questions 1. In paragraph 1, the cat got its nickname because of … it greets visitors. A. where B. when C. why D. how 2. When was Xiyuan Temple built, according to paragraph 2? 3. According to paragraph 5, how are cats often shown in Chinese folklore and why? (2 marks) 4. According to paragraph 4, why does Jellybean need to be in the sun? 5. Liu said: 'Jellybean is well cared for. Sometimes its face looks like … in a bad mood, but it is not.' A. its B. it is C. it has D. its' 6. Circle the correct measures. (3 marks) Xiyuan Temple in China is popular with much / many tourists due to a special cat that gives 'high-fives'. The cat's owner brings it to the temple's outside area. However, because too many / much people are visiting, Liu will bring Jellybean there less / few often. Concerns are growing over the cat's welfare and commercial exploitation. Photo: Douyin Answers 1. D 2. during the Yuan dynasty 3. They are often shown with raised paws to attract wealth. 4. to dry its ears after medication is applied (accept all similar answers) 5. B 6. many; many; less
