Zhu Hengpeng
Zhu Hengpeng (born 1968/1969) is a Chinese economist, who was deputy director at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) for a decade.[1]
In 2024 he reportedly criticized Xi Jinping and the state of the Chinese economy in a private chat on WeChat.[1] According to the Wall Street Journal, he was detained and removed from his positions.[2] In September 2024 there were reports that he had not been seen in public since April 2024, when he had spoken at an event organized by the media outlet Caixin.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Davidson, Helen (September 25, 2024). "Top Chinese economist disappears after criticising Xi Jinping in private chat – report". The Guardian.
- ^ Kumar, Abhijeet (September 24, 2024). "Top Chinese economist vanishes after remarks against Xi in private chat". Business Standard.
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