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== Career == | == Career == | ||
LXZ is a director and producer working in China. At the time he first became involved in the ZZH controversy, he led Golden Shield Film and Television, not to be confused with Golden Shield Publishing House or Qingtao Golden Shield, companies related to [[Peng Lihu]] (also known as "Tony") that implied they were affiliated with GSFT and LXZ in order to spread false information | LXZ is a director and producer working in China. At the time he first became involved in the ZZH controversy, he led Golden Shield Film and Television, not to be confused with Golden Shield Publishing House or Qingtao Golden Shield, companies related to [[Peng Lihu]] (also known as "Tony") that implied they were affiliated with GSFT and LXZ in order to spread false information. He was most well-known for the films "In the Name of the People" and "Roving Inspection Team." He was also director of the Chinese Society of Behavioral Law and deputy secretary-general of the Public Opinion Supervision Research Association. According to his own Weibo posts, prior to his career in entertainment he was an investigative journalist. In 2022, he was appointed to serve as Consultant to the Supreme People's Court Film and Television. | ||
== LXZ - Help from an Unexpected Source == | == LXZ - Help from an Unexpected Source == | ||
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=== LXZ Enters the Fray, Questions CAPA === | === LXZ Enters the Fray, Questions CAPA === | ||
On November 21, 2021, LXZ first came to the attention of those following ZZH's story when he made several Weibo posts calling into question CAPA's authority to produce lists of immoral artists. He shared a public notice from the [[NRTA]] that | On November 21, 2021, LXZ first came to the attention of those following ZZH's story when he made several Weibo posts calling into question CAPA's authority to produce lists of immoral artists. He shared a public notice from the [[NRTA]] that stated there is no information designating Zhang Zhehan as an immoral or unethical entertainer. He raised the question of whether the non-governmental CAPA should be permitted to designate an artist as immoral if that directly contradicted a governmental agency. | ||
Initially, attempts were made to silence LXZ. Weibo pulled down his posts and videos and prevented hashtags raising awareness of the issue (such as #Justice for the People#) from appearing on Weibo's Hot Search despite what ultimately became billions of views. He was also approached in person, but was undeterred:<blockquote>My superior contacted me with request from some department leader to delete my posts questioning CAPA. I replied if this is an order from the party I will delete immediately. There was no follow-up. - November 25, 2021 Weibo post</blockquote>He also called into question the rules themselves, informing netizens through his posts that a member of CAPA provided him with documentation showing the rules under which CAPA blacklisted ZZH for his 2018 photos came into effect on March 1st, 2021, and were not retroactive. He also mocked their appeal process:<blockquote>As required by CAPA's notice, an entertainer on the list went to their secretariat to appeal this afternoon. After much ado, CAPA accepted the appeal, but did not provide any receipt and only gave a landline and the name "Mr. Liu". How can such an informal appeals process ensure fairness and justice? - November 30, 2021 Weibo post</blockquote> | Initially, attempts were made to silence LXZ. Weibo pulled down his posts and videos and prevented hashtags raising awareness of the issue (such as #Justice for the People#) from appearing on Weibo's Hot Search despite what ultimately became billions of views. He was also approached in person, but was undeterred:<blockquote>My superior contacted me with request from some department leader to delete my posts questioning CAPA. I replied if this is an order from the party I will delete immediately. There was no follow-up. - November 25, 2021 Weibo post</blockquote>He also called into question the rules themselves, informing netizens through his posts that a member of CAPA provided him with documentation showing the rules under which CAPA blacklisted ZZH for his 2018 photos came into effect on March 1st, 2021, and were not retroactive. He also mocked their appeal process:<blockquote>As required by CAPA's notice, an entertainer on the list went to their secretariat to appeal this afternoon. After much ado, CAPA accepted the appeal, but did not provide any receipt and only gave a landline and the name "Mr. Liu". How can such an informal appeals process ensure fairness and justice? - November 30, 2021 Weibo post</blockquote> | ||
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=== LXZ Provides Receipts === | === LXZ Provides Receipts === | ||
[[File:ZMM Letter.png|thumb|174x174px|Zhang Xia's Letter]] | |||
==== ZZH's | ==== [[Zhang Xia|ZZH's Mother's letter]] ==== | ||
On December 3, 2021, LXZ posted a letter written by ZZH's mother wherein: | On December 3, 2021, LXZ posted a letter written by ZZH's mother wherein: | ||
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This is the only verified writing from her post 8/13. | This is the only verified writing from her post 8/13. | ||
[[File:Email7b.jpg|thumb|220x220px|ZZH's Police Report]] | |||
==== Police Report ==== | ==== Police Report ==== | ||
On December 24, 2021, LXZ posted a photo of the Beijing Police Department's acceptance of ZZH's case, adding:<blockquote>ZZH previously tried to file case at other police departments, but his case was not accepted because of the extreme environment of cyber violence and public opinion. He had lost all legal rights of a normal citizen. Recently, after analysis by legal experts, encouragement by experts in the political and legal system, and rational public discussion, we know that this type of malicious slander has caused serious personal injury to individual citizens and constitutes the basis of a criminal case. State forces should and have intervened and he was encouraged to report to the Beijing police. This afternoon, the Chaoyang Branch of the Beijing Police finally officially accepted ZZH's report, the Beijing police should be commended! ! ! ! We expect this to be the beginning of criminal investigations, and civil litigation will also begin. - December 24, 2021 Weibo post</blockquote> | On December 24, 2021, LXZ posted a photo of the Beijing Police Department's acceptance of ZZH's case, adding:<blockquote>ZZH previously tried to file case at other police departments, but his case was not accepted because of the extreme environment of cyber violence and public opinion. He had lost all legal rights of a normal citizen. Recently, after analysis by legal experts, encouragement by experts in the political and legal system, and rational public discussion, we know that this type of malicious slander has caused serious personal injury to individual citizens and constitutes the basis of a criminal case. State forces should and have intervened and he was encouraged to report to the Beijing police. This afternoon, the Chaoyang Branch of the Beijing Police finally officially accepted ZZH's report, the Beijing police should be commended! ! ! ! We expect this to be the beginning of criminal investigations, and civil litigation will also begin. - December 24, 2021 Weibo post</blockquote> | ||
==== Interview with ZZH ==== | ==== [[ZZH audio interview with LXZ|Interview with ZZH]] ==== | ||
On January 1, 2022, LXZ posted an audio interview with ZZH in the presence of legal professionals and over 10 NPC deputies and CPPCC members. Through the interview, Zhang Zhehan confirms: | On January 1, 2022, LXZ posted an [[ZZH audio interview with LXZ|audio interview]] with ZZH in the presence of legal professionals and over 10 NPC deputies and CPPCC members. Through the interview, Zhang Zhehan confirms: | ||
* He did not visit Yasukuni Shrine | * He did not visit Yasukuni Shrine | ||
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== LXZ Exits Weibo == | == LXZ Exits Weibo == | ||
On April 8, LXZ's Weibo and Toutiao accounts were deleted. The Weibo for "Roving Inspection Team" posted;<blockquote>At this important moment forwarding some words from director LXZ: “No matter when or under what circumstances, I firmly believe in justice and our socialist country under the leadership of the party! I am fine, thanks for your concern! I look forward to everyone doing their jobs well, being law-abiding citizens, dedicating their efforts to the country, and loving our party and government! There is no more LXZ on social media. </blockquote>In addition, the Weibo for "Golden Shield Film and Television" posted a message regarding LXZ:<blockquote>Thank you everyone for your concern, too many private messages so replying to all: Director LXZ’s work is fine! Time and age changes, but our original intention and busyness do not. We strive for sincerity and kindness, we uphold belief and principles, we love our country and era, and we are happy in our experience and acquaintance.</blockquote>LXZ has made no further statements on social media, however mention of his work has appeared within Weibo as his career has continued. | On April 8, LXZ's Weibo and Toutiao accounts were deleted. The Weibo for "Roving Inspection Team" posted;<blockquote>At this important moment forwarding some words from director LXZ: “No matter when or under what circumstances, I firmly believe in justice and our socialist country under the leadership of the party! I am fine, thanks for your concern! I look forward to everyone doing their jobs well, being law-abiding citizens, dedicating their efforts to the country, and loving our party and government! There is no more LXZ on social media." </blockquote>In addition, the Weibo for "Golden Shield Film and Television" posted a message regarding LXZ:<blockquote>Thank you everyone for your concern, too many private messages so replying to all: Director LXZ’s work is fine! Time and age changes, but our original intention and busyness do not. We strive for sincerity and kindness, we uphold belief and principles, we love our country and era, and we are happy in our experience and acquaintance.</blockquote>LXZ has made no further statements on social media, however mention of his work has appeared within Weibo as his career has continued. | ||
[[Category:Persons]] | [[Category:Persons]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] |