> Radio Free Asia reported that police in remote north-western Gansu province had called in dozens of writers, with some subsequently being detained, fined or charged with offences that could result in prison terms.
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> On Chinese social media, people have accused police of “offshore fishing” — a phrase that refers to local police who have allegedly summoned suspects from other parts of the country for questioning for financial gain.
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> The phrase “offshore fishing” was censored last week on social media platforms in China, including Weibo and WeChat.
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> Haitang, the website popular with fans of boys love fiction, has also been suspended until July 8.
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> Radio Free Asia reported that police in remote north-western Gansu province had called in dozens of writers, with some subsequently being detained, fined or charged with offences that could result in prison terms.
>
> …
>
> On Chinese social media, people have accused police of “offshore fishing” — a phrase that refers to local police who have allegedly summoned suspects from other parts of the country for questioning for financial gain.
>
> The phrase “offshore fishing” was censored last week on social media platforms in China, including Weibo and WeChat.
>
> Haitang, the website popular with fans of boys love fiction, has also been suspended until July 8.