However, after she appeared in an interview wearing a pair of earrings, she became the target of groundless online attacks. Some users speculated that the jewelry weighed as much as 100 grams and posted disparaging comments, including claims that “ordinary rural women can’t afford gold earrings” and that “she would be more touching if she donated the earrings.” The ministry said such remarks disrupted the atmosphere surrounding disaster-relief efforts.
Cyber police quickly identified 15 instances of online abuse and took action, the statement said. Administrative penalties were imposed on several online users under Chinese law, including a 44-year-old man surnamed Qin and a 45-year-old man surnamed Wei.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 