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Trending in China: Viral Pics of SOE Executive Spark Debate About Corruption, Infidelity and Street Photographers

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The SOE executive walks on the street hand in hand with his female surbordinate.

The SOE executive walks on the street hand in hand with his female surbordinate.

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A state-owned company official was dismissed after photos and videos of him holding hands with a young woman who is not his wife at a bustling street photography hotspot went viral, leading to accusations of an extramarital affair on social media.

Many internet users are demanding a thorough investigation into the matter to uncover possible instances of corruption, such as illicit exchanges of power for sexual favors.

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