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India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Contestant from Boys Planet II slammed for Jungkook hate posts
Although BTS are currently off-stage, their name continues to be entangled in K-pop controversies. This time, the focus is on 'Boys Planet II' trainee Peng Jin Yu. He has come under fire for performing Jungkook's hit song 'Seven', despite a resurfaced history of making disparaging remarks about BTS and other discovered old Weibo posts allegedly showing Peng criticising Jungkook, as well as members of TWICE and June 12, Peng was introduced as an independent contestant on Mnet's 'Boys Planet II'. But rather than generating excitement, his appearance prompted immediate backlash. Alongside clips of his audition and performances, screenshots of previous social media activity began circulating. It revealed a pattern of hate-filled posts, particularly directed at Jungkook and female idols from TWICE and Aespa. (Credit: X/mhereonlyforbts) What further angered fans was Peng's reputation as a dedicated BLACKPINK supporter, or BLINK. While being a fan isn't inherently problematic, accusations have surfaced that Peng used his fan account to share anti-BTS content during periods of heightened BLINK vs. ARMY the posts was one allegedly comparing Aespa members to dogs, and another mocking TWICE's Tzuyu over the Taiwan flag incident, labelling the group as pro-Taiwan backlash was swift. Many fans pointed out the contradiction between Peng's past behaviour and his decision to perform Jungkook's 'Seven'. They accused him of exploiting BTS's popularity for personal gain. Making matters worse, he has yet to publicly address the controversy, with reports stating he offered only a private apology via direct message to a single fan. (Credit: X/itzaboutime) As 'Boys Planet II' continues to attract viewers, fans are calling on both Mnet and Peng to take internet users urged the BTS fandom to remain vigilant and to continue holding to account those who attempt to benefit from BTS's success while having disrespected them in the past.- EndsMust Watch
The Star
7 days ago
- The Star
Chinese student in Myanmar scam freed after gang realises he has ‘bright future'
A student from northwestern China who was tricked into a scam in Myanmar was unexpectedly released after the gang learned he had a 'bright future'. Peng Yuxuan, 19, from Hanzhong City in Shaanxi province, had just retaken China's national college entrance exam known as the gaokao in June. His scores and intended university have not been disclosed. The Beijing News reported that Peng hoped to make some money over the summer holiday and went to Xi'an City with 800 yuan (US$110) from his family. He met a woman on a job-hunting app who claimed she was recruiting live-stream hosts. After telling Peng he was good-looking and could earn a lot, she offered to cover his travel expenses and flew him to Yunnan province in southwestern China. On July 1, Peng told his friend, Xiaojia, that he had arrived in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan, and that the woman who recruited him had booked his hotel. He stayed in touch over the next few days, insisting he was 'safe and free' and could 'make big money'. He avoided explaining what the job was and asked Xiaojia not to tell his parents. Xiaojia said Peng was constantly on the move, sharing photos of meals and live locations. On July 4, Peng shared a final location from Meng'a Port, a major border crossing in Pu'er city in southwestern Yunnan near the Myanmar border, and then went silent. Days later, Peng's mother called him, but a stranger claiming to be from Myanmar picked up. Fearing her son had been trafficked, she alerted the police. The case attracted national attention in China and sparked a police investigation in coordination with the Myanmar authorities. According to Hongxing News, after arriving in Yunnan, Peng was transferred more than 10 times before ending up in a scam compound in Myanmar. Though Peng was not forced to carry out any scams, his head was shaved. Eventually, the ringleader approached him, noting that he was young and had just taken the gaokao . The boss said he had a 'bright future' and did not belong there. Peng said: 'He told me they make money with 'conscience', so they let me go. He also told me to study hard and be good to my parents.' It is unclear how the gang knew Peng had recently completed the national college entrance exam. Myanmar soldiers drove Peng out of the compound and told him to find help from the United Wa State Army (UWSA). After getting out of the car, he met a man who gave him food, and medicine, then took him to the UWSA Judicial Committee and contacted the Chinese authorities. 'When I realised I was rescued, I was so happy. I was finally going home,' said Peng. On July 20, the UWSA in Myanmar handed over 20 Chinese scam suspects and 29 rescued individuals to Chinese authorities at Meng'a Port. Peng was among them. The story has attracted more than 100 million views on social media. One online observer said: 'Peng was lucky in an unlucky situation. That fraud boss was not acting out of kindness. They were simply trying to make their crimes look less serious.' 'Young people need to stay alert, especially students with little social experience. There is no such thing as getting rich overnight,' said another. Northern Myanmar has become a hub for telecoms fraud, with the United Nations estimating in 2023 that around 120,000 people were trafficked to work in scam call centres. Crime rings lure young people from China and nearby countries with fake offers of well-paid jobs, then trap them using threats and violence.
New Paper
22-07-2025
- Business
- New Paper
Man conspires to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip
Two senior executives of different telecommunications companies worked together to give a bribe in the form of a Paris trip worth more than $18,000 to an employee of an agency under the Ministry of Health (MOH). Court documents stated that Chiang Chee Seng, 50, was a senior sales director at Nera Telecommunications when he conspired with Peng Ming, 39, then an account director at Huawei International. Deputy public prosecutors Eugene Phua and Andre Ong told the court that the pair worked together to bribe Ng Kah Siang, 37, who was then an engineer at Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS), a wholly owned subsidiary of MOH Holdings. The DPPs also said that Chiang and Peng committed the offence to advance the business interests of Huawei and Nera with IHiS, now known as Synapxe. Chiang was sentenced to 11 weeks' jail on July 21 after he pleaded guilty to a graft charge. The cases involving Peng and Ng, also known as Ronnie, are still pending. All three men are Singaporeans. The DPPs said Chiang, who was an account manager at Huawei between July 2016 and October 2018, worked with Peng to introduce Huawei to public healthcare institutions in Singapore. Chiang later moved to Nera but continued to work closely with Peng to secure projects from IHiS and other public healthcare institutions. In November 2021, Peng found out that IHiS was going to renew a contract linked to a term deal in early 2022 via an open tender. The deal would allow the public healthcare institutions the option to buy information technology equipment and solutions from approved vendors. The DPPs told the court that the average annual procurement from two earlier contracts was valued at around $22 million in 2020 and 2021. Ng, as the IHiS project manager in charge of the term deal, was involved in drafting tender specifications. Peng got to know Ng in November 2021 and offered Ng a visit to Huawei's lab in Singapore to better understand the company's capabilities. The prosecutors said: "Ronnie (Ng) instead requested Peng to sponsor him and his wife... an overseas trip in Europe, where Huawei has presence. "Initially, Ronnie had asked to go to Rome, Italy, but changed his mind to Paris, France. Peng agreed to accommodate Ronnie's request." Around this time, Peng introduced Ng to Chiang, who said he wanted to accompany the two men on the Europe trip as he wanted to increase Nera's chances of being a Huawei distributor to win the term deal. The Paris trip in March 2022 involved nine people, including the three men and their loved ones. According to court documents, Peng and Chiang did not wish to personally bear the cost of Ng and his wife's travel expenses. The two men then agreed to falsely declare in a business trip proposal submitted to their respective companies that Ng's wife was an IHiS employee, when she was not, said the DPPs. The prosecutors added: "Two months after the Paris trip and just before the tender specifications for the term deal were due to be published, Chiang and Peng received confidential tender documents on the morning of May 10, 2022, which they knew would stand them in a better stead to win the term deal." Court papers did not disclose how the offence came to light but the DPPs said the offenders "were stopped in their tracks" when the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) arrested all three men the next day, on May 11 that year. The court heard that Ng surrendered $10,000 to CPIB on May 14, 2022. On July 21, defence lawyer Noelle Teoh pleaded for Chiang to be given between six and eight weeks' jail, saying: "He is acutely aware that a momentary lapse in judgment had placed both his own future and that of his family in jeopardy." The lawyer from Gloria James-Civetta & Co law firm added that her client had suffered months of insomnia and frequent emotional breakdowns.
Borneo Post
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
From peasant uprising to industrial revolution: hero's hometown revived
An aerial drone photo shows Peng Pai's former residence at Shanwei, a coastal city in south China's Guangdong Province, May 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo) GUANGZHOU (July 22): When tourists arrive at Shanwei, a coastal city in south China's Guangdong Province, they quickly notice that red is everywhere. In what is known as the city's red block, the upper facades of street-side shops selling fish maw, eyeglasses and savory Chinese pancakes are painted in red, accented with touches of yellow — echoing the colors of the flag of the Communist Party of China. Shanwei is a famous 'red land.' It is the birthplace of China's first Soviet government, the Hai-lu-feng Soviet, established in 1927, and also the hometown of Peng Pai, a Communist hero who led the founding of the government, hailed by Mao Zedong as the 'king of peasant uprisings.' Today, locals still recount the stories of Peng. Despite being born into a wealthy landowning family, he burned the land deeds to give his lands to farmers after he accepted Marxism. He mobilized countless peasants to join the revolutionary cause before his execution at the age of 33. Peng's rebellion and boldness are regarded as a reflection of the Shanwei people's fearless spirit and strong perseverance. 'Peng's dream was to build a new world where the country would become strong and the people could live a happy life. As offspring, we have inherited his legacy,' a senior official of the Shanwei government told Xinhua. One example is the achievement of Peng Shilu, the son of Peng Pai. He was arrested after his father's death, but was rescued and sent to the revolutionary base in Yan'an for education. Later, he was sent to study in the Soviet Union. After returning to China, Peng Shilu devoted his life to the nation's nuclear enterprise and was eventually hailed as the 'father of China's nuclear submarines.' Another prominent Chinese nuclear submarine designer, Huang Xuhua, was also born in Shanwei. Before his passing in February 2025, Huang's story had been widely covered by the media, including a TV drama adaptation that aired in 2021. However, despite being located in the economically developed province of Guangdong and adjacent to the bustling city of Shenzhen, Shanwei struggled to reach such lofty development heights, and historically had a high concentration of underprivileged residents. Until December 2013, there was not even a railway leading to the city. In order to realize Peng Pai's dream, Shanwei's officials went above and beyond painting the streets red, and worked hard to develop the economy. 'We have accelerated industrial project implementation and construction by offering proactive, service-oriented governance,' said Chen Jianhua, director of the municipal development and reform bureau of Shanwei. Peng Pai's statue is pictured at Shanwei, a coastal city in south China's Guangdong Province, May 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo) He noted that Shanwei has benefited from high-tech business production transferred from bigger cities, adding that the city had been focusing on the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, attracting upstream and downstream enterprises to establish itself as a major hub for NEVs. One notable example is the Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone, established in 2011 under the cooperation between Shanwei and Shenzhen. Located in Shanwei, the zone has become a key hub for the NEV industry, with Shenzhen-based NEV giant BYD and around 30 companies in the NEV supply chain. According to the official Shenzhen Special Zone Daily, BYD's auto industrial park within the zone had secured total contracted investment exceeding 31.5 billion yuan (about 4.4 billion U.S. dollars) as of February 2025. Following the signing of a construction agreement for the park's fourth phase in November 2024, its total annual output value is projected to exceed 200 billion yuan once all four phases are fully completed and operational. Previously, some investors doubted Shanwei's ability to complete the construction in the industrial park within the specified time. But the hard-working local people completed the task ahead of the scheduled deadline. At the same time, Shanwei has developed itself into a major clean energy supply hub for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area through the development of wind power. The city has the world's largest 18-megawatt offshore wind turbine and the largest 16-megawatt floating offshore wind turbine. By the end of 2024, new energy accounted for nearly 30 percent of the city's total installed power generation capacity, reaching 9.17 million kilowatts. The city has also upgraded its ports to accommodate large container ships. The development of new energy and new ports has therefore attracted more partners who hope to export their products to the European Union to invest in the city. Between 2020 and 2024, Shanwei recorded an average annual GDP growth rate of 5.5 percent, outperforming any other city in the province during the period. Chen said the city was evolving into a key focal point on China's eastern coastline. 'With its tradition of bold innovation, Shanwei is striving to transform from a revolutionary base area into a modern industrial stronghold,' he added. This also reflects the changes happening in China, a country that is striving for modernization. The economic boom has drawn back many Shanwei natives, who had once left to seek opportunities elsewhere, with renewed hope. Liu Dejiang, 37, came back to Shanwei to open a coffee shop in 2022, after closing a clothing business that he had run for over 10 years in Guangzhou due to market changes. Now he owns eight outlets in operation or under preparation in Shanwei. Tourists relax at a coffee shop in the Red Bay beach of Shanwei, a coastal city in south China's Guangdong Province, May 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo) The first outlet was constructed on the site of an abandoned abalone farm at a beach in Shanwei's Red Bay. Liu named it 'Floating Sun Hideaway,' inspired by its impressive sunset view. What happened next, Liu describes, was a 'breakout.' Young people flocked in to take pictures to share on social media, attracting more visitors to check in. Some even came from as far away as Beijing or Chongqing. 'We have benefited from Shanwei's rural revitalization efforts that have renovated the environment of villages in the city's suburbs,' Liu said. To attract vacationers, the local government has removed a number of aquaculture farms, set up water purification facilities, launched regular cleanups of coastlines, and invited artists to create paintings on the facades along the seaside street, incorporating ocean-themed elements such as whales and sailboats. At a corner of the Red Bay beach, a stone monument inscribed with the words 'Beautiful Red Bay,' penned by nuclear submarine designer Huang Xuhua, is a tourist's photo favorite. Indeed, Red Bay has made a name for itself among the younger generation. 'I decided to come here after reading some reviews of this place on 'rednote,' and I found it to be super photogenic. I will definitely come again,' said Cai Jinhan, a 20-year-old female who traveled to Red Bay from another city in Guangdong. 'It's hard to imagine how far young people today are willing to go just to capture the perfect photo,' Liu said. In 2024, Shanwei received over 9.5 million tourist visits, a 15.1 percent increase from the previous year, with its tourism revenue exceeding 10 billion yuan for the first time. Meanwhile, the city's permanent population increased by nearly 10,000 from 2023, marking the second consecutive year of positive population growth. Liu has become the chairman of the newly established Shanwei Young People Entrepreneurship Association, which has over 80 members, all of whom are Shanwei natives returning to start businesses, ranging from tourism to fruit processing. It provides regular entrepreneurship counseling services and gives lectures in local colleges. 'With an improving business environment and more support for businesses in Shanwei, we hope to work together to contribute to rural revitalization and achieve further development,' he said. – Xinhua China Peng Pai Shanwei tourists
Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Jail for man who conspired with another to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Chiang Chee Seng was sentenced to 11 weeks' jail on July 21 after he pleaded guilty to a graft charge. SINGAPORE – Two senior executives of different telecommunication firms worked together to give a bribe in the form of a Paris trip worth more than $18,000 to an employee of an agency under the Ministry of Health (MOH). Court documents stated that Chiang Chee Seng, 50, was a senior sales director at Nera Telecommunications when he conspired with Peng Ming, 39, then an account director at Huawei International. Deputy public prosecutors Eugene Phua and Andre Ong told the court that the pair worked together to bribe Ng Kah Siang, 37, who was then an engineer at Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS), a wholly owned subsidiary of MOH Holdings. The DPPs also said that Chiang and Peng committed the offence to advance the business interests of Huawei and Nera with IHiS, now known as Synapxe. Chiang was sentenced to 11 weeks' jail on July 21 after he pleaded guilty to a graft charge. The cases involving Peng and Ng, also known as Ronnie, are still pending. All three men are Singaporeans. The DPPs said that Chiang, who was an account manager in Huawei between July 2016 and October 2018, worked with Peng to introduce Huawei to public healthcare institutions in Singapore. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 2 workers stranded on gondola dangling outside Raffles City Tower rescued by SCDF Business Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region Business $1.1 billion allocated to three fund managers to boost Singapore stock market: MAS Singapore Medallions with Singapore Botanic Gardens' iconic landmarks launched to mark milestone-filled year Life WP chairwoman Sylvia Lim to publish memoir with Epigram Books in 2027 Singapore Proof & Company Spirits closes Singapore distribution business Singapore Jail, caning for man who held metal rod to cashier's neck in failed robbery attempt Singapore Fresh charge for woman who harassed nurse during pandemic, created ruckus at lion dance competition Chiang later moved to Nera but continued to work closely with Peng to secure projects from IHiS and other public healthcare institutions. In November 2021, Peng found out that IHiS was going to renew a contract linked to a term deal in early 2022 via an open tender. The deal would allow the public healthcare institutions the option to buy IT equipment and solutions from approved vendors. The DPPs told the court that the average annual procurement from two earlier contracts was valued at around $22 million in 2020 and 2021. Ng, as the IHiS project manager in charge of the term deal, was involved in drafting tender specifications. Peng got to know Ng in November 2021 and offered Ng a visit to Huawei's lab in Singapore to better understand the company's capabilities. The prosecutors said: 'Ronnie (Ng) instead requested Peng to sponsor him and his wife... an overseas trip in Europe, where Huawei has presence. 'Initially, Ronnie had asked to go to Rome, Italy, but changed his mind to Paris, France. Peng agreed to accommodate Ronnie's request.' Around this time, Peng introduced Ng to Chiang, who said he wanted to accompany the two men on the Europe trip as he wanted to increase Nera's chances of being a Huawei distributor to win the term deal. The Paris trip in March 2022 involved nine people, including the three men and their loved ones. According to court documents, Peng and Chiang did not wish to personally bear the cost of Ng and his wife's travel expenses. The two men then agreed to falsely declare in a business trip proposal submitted to their respective companies that Ng's wife was an IHiS employee, when she was not, said the DPPs. The prosecutors added: 'Two months after the Paris trip and just before the tender specifications for the term deal was due to be published, Chiang and Peng received confidential tender documents on the morning of May 10, 2022, which they knew would stand them in a better stead to win the term deal.' The court papers did not disclose how the offence came to light but the DPPs said that the offenders 'were stopped in their tracks' when the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) arrested all three men the next day, on May 11 that year. The court heard that Ng surrendered $10,000 to the CPIB on May 14, 2022. On July 21, defence lawyer Noelle Teoh pleaded for Chiang to be given between six and eight weeks' jail, saying: 'He is acutely aware that a momentary lapse in judgment had placed both his own future and that of his family in jeopardy.' The lawyer from Gloria James-Civetta & Co law firm added that her client had suffered from months of insomnia and frequent emotional breakdowns.
