Peng Haiyong
Peng Haiyong was the owner of a fireworks store in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, who tragically gained attention after posting a video of himself drinking pesticide and leaving a suicide note in a WeChat group. His note accused local officials, including the Deputy Mayor, of corruption and mishandling the fireworks industry, claiming that government demands for gifts and money were harming the livelihoods of fireworks vendors. His actions sparked outrage and led to an investigation by local authorities.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hong Kong | 3 | 5.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 27,815 | $370,000 | 1,372$ |
| Totals | 3 | 7,500,700 | 27,815 | $370,000 | 1,372$ |
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Hong Kong:
Peng Haiyong, a 39-year-old fireworks shop owner, died after reporting an official for pesticide poisoning.
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Hong Kong:
Peng Haiyong is the owner of a firework shop who attempted suicide after reporting local government corruption.
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Hong Kong:
Peng Haiyong, the owner of a fireworks store, uploaded a video of himself drinking pesticide and left a suicide note criticizing local officials.
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