Archive · 5 Sep 2025
China Detains Man for Inappropriate Military Parade Comments
A man in China, named Meng, was arrested after making comments about a military parade.
The police said he made negative remarks and spread rumours on social media, which upset people.
They arrested him for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble."
The parade was a big event showcasing China's military.
The government has laws against criticizing the military, and Meng's comments led to his arrest.
The police did not reveal the specifics of Meng's remarks but stated they caused negative social impact.
The parade included advanced weapons like new nuclear missiles and attack drones.
A 47-year-old man was detained in China for making inappropriate comments on a military parade.
The man, surnamed Meng, is from Hubei province.
He was accused of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble".
His comments were made on social media.
Police said his comments had negative social impact and hurt patriotic sentiments.
- Who
- A 47-year-old man named Meng.
- What
- Made slanderous and derogatory remarks regarding China’s military parade and spread rumours.
- When
- The comments were made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Zaoyang city, Hubei province, China.
- Why
- For allegedly hurting people’s patriotic sentiments and causing negative social impact.
- Detained Person
- Meng, 47-year-old man
- Location of Detention
- Zaoyang city, Hubei province, China
- Alleged Offense
- Picking quarrels and provoking trouble
- Event Commented On
- Military parade in Beijing
- Date of Detention
- Not specified, arrest occurred sometime after the parade.
- Comments
- Slanderous and derogatory remarks
