Yang Dacai

Watch Appraisal Buys Handcuffs for Online Sleuth

Sep 19, 2013

“I’m free. Thanks!” wrote Weibo whistle-blower “Huazong” (花总) on Wednesday, after the Chaoyang...

‘Uncle House’ Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

Sep 12, 2013

Former urban management official Cai Bin, dubbed “Uncle House” by enraged netizens...

“Brother Watch” Sentenced for Corruption

Sep 5, 2013

Last August, Shaanxi Provincial Work Safety Administration Chief Yang Dacai became the target of...

Drawing the News: Evil Kungfu Panda and More

Sep 28, 2012

This week, Drawing the News showcases political cartoons on the anti-Japan protests, CCTV’s attempt at populism and official corruption: Artist: Rebel Pepper (via Over the Wall) Rebel Pepper comments on the vigor of recent...

Sensitive Words: “Watch Brother” and “Watch Uncle”

Sep 24, 2012

As of September 24, the following search terms are blocked on Sina Weibo (not including the “search for user” function): “Watch Brother” Gone, “Watch Uncle” in Crosshairs: Last month, Shaanxi Provincial Work Safety...