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.