KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Twenty seven people have been punished by Chinese authorities over the
The decision came following a month-long investigation by the working group of China's education ministry which found the book"not beautiful”, and some illustrations were"quite ugly” and did not"properly reflect the sunny image of China’s children”,The book was published by the People’s Education Press almost 10 years ago, and has been reportedly used in elementary schools across the country.
Social media users had been amused by the illustrations, but many also criticised them as bringing disrepute and"cultural annihilation” to China, speculating they were the deliberate work of western infiltrators in the education sector. In a statement, the ministry said 27 individuals were found to have"neglected their duties and responsibilities” and were punished, including the president of the publishing house, who was given formal demerits, which can affect a party member’s standing and future employment.
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