1 00:00:29,195 --> 00:00:31,364 Chen Xiaoping: Hello everyone 2 00:00:32,741 --> 00:00:40,999 Todayfor the first time since we started filming in this new film studio, 3 00:00:41,041 --> 00:00:47,380 skype we have invited a guest via Skype. Who's this guest? 4 00:00:47,422 --> 00:00:50,008 It's Mr.Guo Wengui 5 00:00:50,342 --> 00:00:54,387 production control room with Mr He Ping Ifilmed the first program in the 6 00:00:54,554 --> 00:01:02,937 This afternoon Idid the first live guest program in the television studio 7 00:01:02,937 --> 00:01:04,522 withMr.Meng Xuan. 8 00:01:04,564 --> 00:01:08,443 The first guest to join us via Skype will be skype 9 00:01:08,568 --> 00:01:13,990 Mr.Guo Wengui Our program director,please invite Mr.Guo Wengui 10 00:01:14,157 --> 00:01:16,076 Hello,Mr.Guo 11 00:01:17,744 --> 00:01:22,332 Guo Wengui (GW): Hello,Mr. Chen. Hello,audience of Mingjing 12 00:01:22,415 --> 00:01:24,501 Hellotomytwitterfriends. 13 00:01:25,877 --> 00:01:27,796 CX:You said a lot of hellos there 14 00:01:28,338 --> 00:01:32,550 skype Asljust said,you're the first guest to join us via Skype 15 00:01:32,592 --> 00:01:34,719 so this is a great honour for me. 16 00:01:42,144 --> 00:01:48,859 new film studio,called Wayin Washi Yesterday we filmed a new video for the 17 00:01:48,984 --> 00:01:54,573 57 You advertised us,saying that we're on 57th Street 18 00:01:54,698 --> 00:01:57,576 Isuppose that generated a lot of exposure for us. 19 00:01:58,785 --> 00:02:02,289 GW:Last night an elder official from Beijing said to me over the phone 20 00:02:02,372 --> 00:02:06,376 You must've given money to He Ping's Mingjing TV 21 00:02:06,460 --> 00:02:07,878 A few million US dollars? 22 00:02:07,961 --> 00:02:12,674 isaidEven more than that. Mr. He Ping is very greedy.At least tens of billions of US dollars. 23 00:02:14,009 --> 00:02:18,430 CX:This elder official's mindset fails to keep pace with the times. 24 00:02:18,513 --> 00:02:22,434 Mingjing's ability tobeself-reliant He doesn't seem to be able to detect 25 00:02:22,601 --> 00:02:25,729 The fact that we have survived in the market consistently over so many years 26 00:02:25,812 --> 00:02:30,233 has been dependent on our ability to be self-reliant 27 00:02:30,359 --> 00:02:32,402 You should pass on these words to the elder official 28 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:35,697 Ibelieve that after he watches this program 29 00:02:35,739 --> 00:02:39,910 he will realize that Mingjing's capacity to be self-reliant is very strong. 30 00:02:40,994 --> 00:02:45,749 thathasbeenreveredfordecades GW:Mingjing is a Chinese media outlet 31 00:02:45,916 --> 00:02:48,794 and has withstood the test of the time for so long 32 00:02:49,044 --> 00:02:52,923 the real can't be false and the false can't be real. Actually youhould maintaina firm belief that 33 00:02:53,131 --> 00:02:56,051 Live your lives as you normally would. Don't be bothered by anything 34 00:02:56,259 --> 00:02:59,596 Don't worry about others doubting the truth 35 00:03:00,597 --> 00:03:03,767 CX:Before the program officially starts,Iwant to briefly digress 36 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:07,771 In the previous two episodes in which you joined us 37 00:03:07,938 --> 00:03:12,067 you were wearing a suit. Today your outfitis different. 38 00:03:12,192 --> 00:03:14,444 ls there any meaning to this 39 00:03:15,529 --> 00:03:18,448 GW:Mr.Chenyou are very observant.Thank you 40 00:03:18,615 --> 00:03:23,161 I'm wearing this today because you want to interview me about Pangu. 41 00:03:23,370 --> 00:03:27,541 The hearing of this case is in the Xigang District Court of Dalian 42 00:03:27,707 --> 00:03:32,379 . is incredibly important for me,my employees This is us,the Chinese people's business, and 43 00:03:32,462 --> 00:03:37,384 their families,and the whole Pangu. 44 00:03:37,592 --> 00:03:38,552 Overthese years, 45 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:44,599 my employees and family have shed blood,lost freedom 46 00:03:44,725 --> 00:03:49,146 and been subjected to death threats,and we are finally here today. This is paramount. 47 00:03:49,271 --> 00:03:52,399 This Chinese-style outfit was designed by me 48 00:03:52,607 --> 00:03:57,446 Imade it in six different colors.I have worn three of them 49 00:03:57,612 --> 00:03:59,197 This is the second time that l have worn this one. 50 00:03:59,281 --> 00:04:03,076 VOA The first time was when lwas doing a live stream with VOA. This is the second time. 51 00:04:03,285 --> 00:04:07,289 I think it's very meaningful. Firstlybecause this is a matter of critical importance to China. 52 00:04:07,372 --> 00:04:09,207 Secondly, because this matter concerns us,the Chinese people 53 00:04:09,332 --> 00:04:14,004 Thirdly,this outfit symbolizes how the incident has developed 54 00:04:14,129 --> 00:04:16,506 Solquickly finished working out just now 55 00:04:16,590 --> 00:04:21,303 then showered and put on this brand-new Chinese-style shirt.lt arrived only two days ago. 56 00:04:21,470 --> 00:04:23,346 Even my underwear is new. 57 00:04:23,472 --> 00:04:27,309 Iwas wearing this outfit whenlwas waiting to do this live interview. Thank you. 58 00:04:27,434 --> 00:04:31,354 CX: There's some good news.I want to explain to the audience 59 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:38,195 our series of interviews with Mr. Guo Wengui Today's program is not the third episode of 60 00:04:38,278 --> 00:04:42,699 but rathera program we inserted at the last minute 61 00:04:42,741 --> 00:04:46,411 Astowhenthe third episode willbeaired 62 00:04:46,536 --> 00:04:51,500 Iwill ask Mr. Guo Wengui to give you a clear answer in a minute. 63 00:04:51,583 --> 00:04:55,629 Today we will talk about this hastily inserted program. 64 00:04:55,754 --> 00:04:57,339 Why did we want to do this program 65 00:04:57,464 --> 00:05:03,345 lt is because Mr. Guo Wengui had announced on his Twitter earlier today thatMy employees 66 00:05:03,470 --> 00:05:08,558 will be attending the hearing for the Pangu case in Xigang District. 67 00:05:08,558 --> 00:05:11,937 Dalian at 8:30 pm, New York time. 68 00:05:12,062 --> 00:05:16,441 Mr.Guo Wengui posted this news on his Twitter first. 69 00:05:16,525 --> 00:05:21,238 Now Ming Pao in Hong Kong and other overseas newspapers 70 00:05:21,238 --> 00:05:22,822 have noticed this story 71 00:05:22,906 --> 00:05:24,950 As soon as we heard the news 72 00:05:25,033 --> 00:05:29,579 we immediately contacted Mr.Guo Wengui in order to 73 00:05:29,621 --> 00:05:31,498 conduct a live interview. 74 00:05:33,542 --> 00:05:35,710 CW:Thanks toMr.Chen.That's the case indeed. 75 00:05:37,045 --> 00:05:41,758 CX: You have just talked about how you changed your outfits 76 00:05:41,841 --> 00:05:49,015 You also announced the news on Twitter 77 00:05:49,140 --> 00:05:53,520 You said you heard from your lawyer 78 00:05:53,687 --> 00:05:57,983 that the legal procedure has been very standard 79 00:05:57,983 --> 00:06:03,029 totally in accordance with legal standards and that the pre-hearing preparation has been 80 00:06:03,154 --> 00:06:07,617 This fills me with hope and expectation. It sounds like very positive news. 81 00:06:07,701 --> 00:06:12,539 Before you analyze this good news,I would like to ask first 82 00:06:13,005 --> 00:06:16,475 what kind of case is this? Can you introduce it to the audience? 83 00:06:16,751 --> 00:06:19,170 Who'stheplaintiffWho'sthedefendant 84 00:06:19,296 --> 00:06:22,757 Specific details like this about thecase. 85 00:06:24,551 --> 00:06:26,344 GW:Sure.Thank you Mr.Chen 86 00:06:26,386 --> 00:06:30,181 I thought you would ask about my feelings first. 87 00:06:30,181 --> 00:06:32,809 leven prepared eight words.But you didn't ask 88 00:06:32,851 --> 00:06:33,893 · CX:Iwill ask about you feelings later. 89 00:06:33,935 --> 00:06:37,397 GW:I don't know about you.Iwill answer your previous question first. 90 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:40,233 What's the current situation in regards to this case? 91 00:06:40,358 --> 00:06:45,739 lwill answer your first question first. This case has been transferred 92 00:06:45,905 --> 00:06:52,120 PolicetotheIntermediate Procuratorateof Dalian from the Special Investigation Team of the Dalian 93 00:06:52,329 --> 00:06:57,792 been designated to hear this case. Now the Xigang District of Dalian has 94 00:06:57,959 --> 00:07:02,923 This case mainly involves the entire staff of my company 95 00:07:03,006 --> 00:07:05,634 16 16people. The three most important people 96 00:07:06,051 --> 00:07:08,094 among them are thethree mostsenior executives. 97 00:07:08,219 --> 00:07:12,098 The first to be involved is our CFO 98 00:07:12,223 --> 00:07:13,600 Ms.Yang Ying 99 00:07:13,725 --> 00:07:16,936 The second is our vice-general manager. We don't have a general manager 100 00:07:16,978 --> 00:07:19,606 so he's the de facto general manager. This is Mr.Lu Tao. 101 00:07:19,689 --> 00:07:21,524 The third is our financial manager 102 00:07:21,566 --> 00:07:24,945 which is deputy director Mr.Jie Honglin 103 00:07:24,986 --> 00:07:31,159 The first charge is loan fraud. 104 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:35,914 Load fraud,as stipulated under Article 175,the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China 175 105 00:07:35,997 --> 00:07:43,505 The second is the illegal acquisition of foreign exchange 2022 106 00:07:43,588 --> 00:07:49,552 They are included in the latest Constitution 107 00:07:49,678 --> 00:07:52,597 as revised in 2022. 108 00:07:52,681 --> 00:07:56,351 Simultaneously prosecuted is every company under ourPanguCompanythelegal bodyof the enterprise, 109 00:07:56,476 --> 00:08:00,105 by virtue of joint liability 110 00:08:00,397 --> 00:08:04,234 Sonow it's these three people charged with these two crimes 111 00:08:04,317 --> 00:08:07,070 Regarding the legal body of our Pangu Company. 112 00:08:07,278 --> 00:08:09,280 thisis the current situation. 113 00:08:10,365 --> 00:08:14,160 CX:Which loan fraud incident pertains to the charge of loan fraud? 114 00:08:14,244 --> 00:08:20,917 49 Iknow that Caixin published a report on April 9th 115 00:08:21,042 --> 00:08:25,463 32 referencing an enormous loan of 3.2 billion. 116 00:08:25,588 --> 00:08:27,382 ls itrelatedto this incident 117 00:08:28,591 --> 00:08:32,594 CW:Yes. Speaking of Caixin magazine 118 00:08:32,679 --> 00:08:36,557 Ms. Hu Shuli learned about this incident earliest among all media 119 00:08:36,682 --> 00:08:40,437 which covered this incident 120 00:08:40,562 --> 00:08:45,483 Regardless as to whether it's true,so far none of my employees, 121 00:08:45,567 --> 00:08:49,487 my family orl have received an indictment. 122 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:52,866 Neither have we seen any documents pertaining to our case. 123 00:08:52,991 --> 00:08:56,745 is one hour before the hearing starts Until yesterdayand even at present which 124 00:08:56,870 --> 00:09:01,708 we still haven't received anything. Ms.Hu Shuli at Caixin 125 00:09:01,833 --> 00:09:05,462 mentioned loan fraud and foreign exchange fraud.What other charges are there? 126 00:09:05,628 --> 00:09:09,632 There are only two left now.l'm very glad. Originally there were a lot of charges. 127 00:09:09,632 --> 00:09:16,765 21 It is a good thing that only two charges remain among the initial21 128 00:09:16,848 --> 00:09:17,932 various charges. 129 00:09:18,058 --> 00:09:21,686 At the same time,we really don't know the basis of all these charges. 130 00:09:21,686 --> 00:09:27,275 33 In the past 3 days-3 days 131 00:09:27,317 --> 00:09:32,322 imy lawyer has talked to my family gradually about 132 00:09:32,363 --> 00:09:36,868 the pre-hearing meeting held by the Public Security Bureau of Dalian 133 00:09:37,035 --> 00:09:41,706 the Court of Dalian and the Procuratorate of Dalian 134 00:09:41,998 --> 00:09:43,917 and some pre-hearing arrangements. 135 00:09:44,083 --> 00:09:46,961 Ihave got some fragmented information 136 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:51,466 2010 It primarily involves the year of 2010.. 137 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:53,551 Ican never remember dates. 138 00:09:53,635 --> 00:09:57,096 Ihave no concept of chronology. They're my blind spot 139 00:09:57,138 --> 00:09:59,265 Ialways confuse them. 140 00:09:59,265 --> 00:10:01,226 I hope people will keep in mind this big shortcoming of mine. 141 00:10:01,309 --> 00:10:05,605 mywife's or even my children's birthdays Idon't even remember my father's,my mother's, 142 00:10:05,730 --> 00:10:10,276 Ihave a huge problem with times and numbers. 143 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:12,111 politicianoran entrepreneur,ora boss. In this respectI can't be either a 144 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:17,575 201032 So let's talk about 2010.We gota3.2 billion loan. 145 00:10:17,700 --> 00:10:21,454 4342 We repaid approximately 4.2 billion.We didn't borrow 4.2 billion. 146 00:10:21,621 --> 00:10:26,543 I suppose that Caixin's report gave us a verdict without tria 147 00:10:26,584 --> 00:10:29,254 by declaring us guilty of loan fraud and foreign exchange fraud 148 00:10:29,379 --> 00:10:31,089 and made it sound legit 149 00:10:31,172 --> 00:10:36,052 The limited information that I have received in the past couple of days 150 00:10:36,177 --> 00:10:39,556 is highly inconsistent with and different from Ms. Hu Shuli's report 151 00:10:39,722 --> 00:10:43,560 Sol believe that Ms. Hu Shuli's claim to so-called insider information will prove to be false 152 00:10:43,685 --> 00:10:48,106 when the case is tried and the information is publicized. 153 00:10:48,231 --> 00:10:53,236 There'sa lot of exaggeration and fabrication in her story. 154 00:10:53,486 --> 00:10:54,904 Thank youMr.Chen 155 00:10:55,363 --> 00:10:59,659 CX:Iwant to ask about one thing-which is the website of Caixin 156 00:10:59,742 --> 00:11:02,036 ltis said that after this story was published on Caixin, 157 00:11:02,203 --> 00:11:08,960 32 the part about the 3.2 billion loan was later deleted. 158 00:11:09,127 --> 00:11:10,712 Didyouknow 159 00:11:12,213 --> 00:11:16,134 GW:Idid.Todaylreally don'twanttotalkabout 160 00:11:16,217 --> 00:11:19,178 my attitude toward this case in detail 161 00:11:19,345 --> 00:11:22,807 Because lam constantly advocating the rule of law.The trial for this case is not over yet 162 00:11:22,891 --> 00:11:26,102 If I say too much about it,it will have negative influence on the trial. 163 00:11:26,269 --> 00:11:30,815 Of course she deleted it.She ought to 164 00:11:30,815 --> 00:11:34,694 Herstory was not legal anyway 165 00:11:34,819 --> 00:11:37,864 The source of her information was also problematic. 166 00:11:37,947 --> 00:11:39,407 She should not only delete it but also bearthe responsibility 167 00:11:40,658 --> 00:11:46,164 on this loan fraud circulating outside CX: There's already some information 168 00:11:46,206 --> 00:11:51,377 What's this charge of foreign exchange fraud about 169 00:11:51,461 --> 00:11:54,631 Idon't seem to have seen any related reports. 170 00:11:55,173 --> 00:11:59,427 GW:Honestlyy 171 00:11:59,427 --> 00:12:03,222 9 At 9pm yesterday New York time 172 00:12:03,306 --> 00:12:08,728 this kid who lives in Dalian and is responsible for taking care of 173 00:12:08,811 --> 00:12:12,982 these arrested employees,such as picking up their lawyers 174 00:12:13,066 --> 00:12:14,025 and families 175 00:12:14,192 --> 00:12:18,655 the Xigang District Court of Dalian sent mea photo of an LED screen of 176 00:12:18,780 --> 00:12:23,576 LED That was when learned about the time and venue for the trial. 177 00:12:23,743 --> 00:12:26,663 -was very unhappy and angry 178 00:12:26,746 --> 00:12:31,918 tellme what these two charges are about Ireally don't know why the lawyer can't 179 00:12:32,001 --> 00:12:34,170 and what they involve. 180 00:12:34,379 --> 00:12:39,676 10 Later,at 10pm last night,they sentmeafew documents 181 00:12:39,759 --> 00:12:43,846 about pre-hearing arrangements. 182 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:46,400 I was a bit confused affter reading them. 183 00:12:46,808 --> 00:12:51,229 Ireceived a few more this morning.I still haven't got allof them 184 00:12:51,312 --> 00:12:52,355 -was confused too 185 00:12:52,438 --> 00:12:55,608 Igenuinely don't remember certain things 186 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:59,988 butldefinitely remember this fact. 187 00:13:00,071 --> 00:13:04,409 Whatis claimed to be a fact now is totally different from what l know 188 00:13:04,450 --> 00:13:05,743 Totally. 189 00:13:05,868 --> 00:13:09,205 Soldon't want to make comments on this matter 190 00:13:09,500 --> 00:13:11,950 I'm very surprised by the charge of foreign exchange fraud. 191 00:13:12,500 --> 00:13:16,671 When my company was based in Yuda, 192 00:13:16,754 --> 00:13:18,381 Henan 193 00:13:18,506 --> 00:13:23,678 50% it attracted 50%of Zhengzhou's foreign investments for 194 00:13:23,720 --> 00:13:25,346 50% three consecutive years 195 00:13:25,555 --> 00:13:30,143 60% The majority of the early stage investments,60%-70% 196 00:13:30,226 --> 00:13:31,811 70% in my company in Beijing were from abroad. 197 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:36,733 Idare to say that I didn't move any funds from China to overseas. 198 00:13:36,858 --> 00:13:39,986 investigation team has also checked People can check the accounts. The special 199 00:13:40,111 --> 00:13:45,241 exchange fraud.Ibelieve it might be illegal lt's impossible that I committed foreign 200 00:13:45,283 --> 00:13:46,909 But it's impossible tobe criminal. 201 00:13:46,993 --> 00:13:49,787 The first defendant is Yang Ying 202 00:13:49,829 --> 00:13:54,000 the second defendant is Lu Tao 203 00:13:54,083 --> 00:13:55,793 and the third one is Xie Honglin 204 00:13:55,877 --> 00:13:59,297 Itrust the three of them the most. 205 00:13:59,422 --> 00:14:02,633 My management method is different from other companies 206 00:14:02,717 --> 00:14:07,722 luse stocking-style management and never manage to the detail 207 00:14:07,847 --> 00:14:10,349 Idon't want to talk too much about this 208 00:14:10,433 --> 00:14:15,646 after seeing their remarks,files and documents yesterday 209 00:14:15,855 --> 00:14:17,774 Ithink I'll talk about itinthe future 210 00:14:17,940 --> 00:14:20,985 when the appropriate opportunity arises.l'm not sure about those things 211 00:14:21,110 --> 00:14:23,738 They are totally different from whatlknow. 212 00:14:24,489 --> 00:14:27,742 CX:Indeed. Everyone has got their information 213 00:14:27,867 --> 00:14:33,748 on this trial from your Twitter feed, 214 00:14:33,915 --> 00:14:38,044 LED which displays the information from the LED screen. 215 00:14:38,127 --> 00:14:43,966 65LED It was disclosed on June 5th.The time for the defendant's hearing was on the LED screen. 216 00:14:44,133 --> 00:14:50,473 Ichecked on the local court's website today 217 00:14:50,556 --> 00:14:54,685 on this trial.But unfortunately trying to find out some public information 218 00:14:54,811 --> 00:14:58,231 that this case will betried publicly. Ididn't find any information to suggest 219 00:14:58,314 --> 00:15:01,776 The only source of information is you 220 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:04,278 LED but your information was displayed on the LED screen, 221 00:15:04,362 --> 00:15:07,615 so it doesn't seem like a falsified notice of hearing 222 00:15:07,698 --> 00:15:10,660 Let's suppose that there's such a notice. 223 00:15:10,785 --> 00:15:15,623 21 Nowl want to go to the initial 21 charges 224 00:15:15,706 --> 00:15:20,044 Now you are only indicted on two charges. 225 00:15:20,169 --> 00:15:24,090 Do you think this is apositive indication? 226 00:15:24,882 --> 00:15:28,970 GW:Yes.Imust say something about the changes in this case. 227 00:15:29,053 --> 00:15:33,766 I think the officials who have communicated with me,both old and new, 228 00:15:33,891 --> 00:15:39,897 have indeed shown me that China is moving toward the ruleof law 229 00:15:39,981 --> 00:15:45,736 asladvocated in ways that I didn't know or didn't understand enough 230 00:15:45,903 --> 00:15:51,284 Even though lam angered by injustices 231 00:15:51,475 --> 00:15:55,500 and pursue the rule of law onlyl after I have been oppressed 232 00:15:56,164 --> 00:15:59,083 by the law and treated unfairly 233 00:15:59,208 --> 00:16:05,047 I think Ihave great experience and persuasive influence. 234 00:16:05,131 --> 00:16:06,257 Ihave the capital. 235 00:16:06,382 --> 00:16:08,843 But what has happened since the start of this case, 236 00:16:08,926 --> 00:16:10,761 23 especially in the past 2,3 months, 237 00:16:10,887 --> 00:16:14,182 has indeed taught me another lesson in the law 238 00:16:14,307 --> 00:16:15,850 This new leader 239 00:16:15,850 --> 00:16:19,729 this new official whenl post on Twitter Why do many Twitter friends not support 240 00:16:19,812 --> 00:16:24,400 lwant to be honest.I won't say things just to flatter Twitter friends 241 00:16:24,483 --> 00:16:28,696 I think some of the opinions of these new officials are very surprising 242 00:16:28,863 --> 00:16:32,950 Thefirstregards theold official. 243 00:16:33,117 --> 00:16:37,288 Idon't deny his contributions or thefactthat 244 00:16:37,288 --> 00:16:39,665 he's very kind and that he has a good awareness of the law. 245 00:16:39,790 --> 00:16:43,170 The new leader and the old leader supplement each other well. 246 00:16:43,290 --> 00:16:48,050 The new leader put forward three points that l find very acceptable. 247 00:16:48,170 --> 00:16:53,180 biggest dissatisfaction with this case. Firstlyhesaid,wantto know your 248 00:16:53,300 --> 00:16:54,810 This is the first one. 249 00:16:54,890 --> 00:17:00,270 soon as possible,minimize the costs, Secondly, how to solve these things as 250 00:17:00,390 --> 00:17:06,400 response in accordance with the law rectify this and come up with afair 251 00:17:06,569 --> 00:17:12,990 Thirdly, he clearly said,lwill listen to your opinions on this carefully 252 00:17:12,990 --> 00:17:16,949 WhenIget back 253 00:17:16,990 --> 00:17:19,120 Iwill carefully listen to all your detained employees opinions. 254 00:17:19,250 --> 00:17:24,630 Then he quickly gathered facts established by the relevant investigators 255 00:17:24,790 --> 00:17:30,090 and tried his best to handle this case based on this situation 256 00:17:30,260 --> 00:17:34,300 This is why lhave this kind of feeling 257 00:17:34,470 --> 00:17:39,600 Idon't want to say to the official, 258 00:17:39,730 --> 00:17:43,730 Please release them and let them go home.I think this is against the law. 259 00:17:43,850 --> 00:17:47,730 More importantly,I think learning about the truth of this case 260 00:17:47,820 --> 00:17:52,030 and giving my employees a legal and fair result 261 00:17:52,070 --> 00:17:54,660 is very important for the rest of their lives 262 00:17:54,740 --> 00:17:58,240 Besides,I think since their families have waited for so long 263 00:17:58,290 --> 00:18:03,870 soa few more days won't matter. 264 00:18:03,870 --> 00:18:06,960 Ihope that they will get a legal and fair result in the end. 265 00:18:07,090 --> 00:18:09,000 Thisis the most important thing for these family members. 266 00:18:09,130 --> 00:18:13,130 This is where this case has gone. Especially in regards to the family members of our employees 267 00:18:13,180 --> 00:18:19,640 whose reception and subsequent arrangements were handled humanly by the local police 268 00:18:19,640 --> 00:18:24,270 the procuratorate and thecourt. 269 00:18:24,270 --> 00:18:28,650 They carried out pre-hearing trials and arrangements 270 00:18:28,730 --> 00:18:33,570 in accordance with the law 271 00:18:33,700 --> 00:18:37,120 and did well in regards to management and notice 272 00:18:37,200 --> 00:18:39,790 Apart from myself,the other family members 273 00:18:39,910 --> 00:18:42,250 andwhat youjustsaid 274 00:18:42,370 --> 00:18:44,080 what else aml positive about 275 00:18:44,160 --> 00:18:46,040 It's the court of Dalian 276 00:18:46,120 --> 00:18:50,210 involved this time and also the attitudes towards this case from Dalian's police, 277 00:18:50,300 --> 00:18:51,760 procuratorate and court. 278 00:18:51,840 --> 00:18:54,340 They seem very different from previously in their process 279 00:18:54,420 --> 00:18:58,760 of communicating with our lawyers and the family members 280 00:18:58,890 --> 00:19:02,640 HowdifferentNot because of the changes in their attitudes. 281 00:19:02,680 --> 00:19:06,480 They are very serious,sincere 282 00:19:06,600 --> 00:19:10,070 and professional;they ask very professional questions 283 00:19:10,230 --> 00:19:12,230 and process things in accordance with legal procedures. 284 00:19:12,400 --> 00:19:16,740 AII family members have said, 285 00:19:16,820 --> 00:19:20,030 If our sacrifice can make this place handle cases in accordance with the law 286 00:19:20,160 --> 00:19:24,200 and enablea legal result,wewill bevery glad. 287 00:19:24,330 --> 00:19:25,580 This was not said by me. 288 00:19:25,660 --> 00:19:27,620 Ican't represent all the employees' family members. 289 00:19:27,710 --> 00:19:29,380 Thisis their feedback. 290 00:19:29,500 --> 00:19:32,170 Ifeel very positive about this. 291 00:19:32,250 --> 00:19:33,340 Thank you Mr.Chen. 292 00:19:35,220 --> 00:19:39,220 CX:Your program has a huge following now. 293 00:19:39,600 --> 00:19:45,560 Theelder official appears constantly 294 00:19:45,730 --> 00:19:47,560 almost as often as the national traitors. 295 00:19:47,690 --> 00:19:52,230 Iwould like toask 296 00:19:52,270 --> 00:19:54,190 if you can tell us more information about this elder official. 297 00:19:55,940 --> 00:19:59,620 GW:One of the elder officials is He Ping 298 00:19:59,740 --> 00:20:02,030 Another is Chen Xiaoping. Just joking 299 00:20:03,080 --> 00:20:06,750 Irefer to people Irespect as elder officials. 300 00:20:06,830 --> 00:20:11,170 Forthis program,Ionce prepared myself totalk about 301 00:20:11,250 --> 00:20:15,380 Mr.He Pingand Chen Xiaoping.So theelder officials 302 00:20:15,510 --> 00:20:20,510 refer to the people involved in this case. 303 00:20:20,590 --> 00:20:24,350 The people who communicate with me are the elder officials 304 00:20:24,560 --> 00:20:27,940 lt's not one person or two.lt is several people. 305 00:20:27,940 --> 00:20:32,520 The one who asked if l contributed a few million US dollars 57 306 00:20:32,560 --> 00:20:35,400 to Mr.He Ping's luxurious office on 57th Street has been retired for 15 or 16 years 307 00:20:35,440 --> 00:20:39,450 He contacts me occasionally 1516 308 00:20:39,530 --> 00:20:45,700 Iwant to tell Mr.Chen here 309 00:20:45,740 --> 00:20:48,750 when he learned about the news.. 310 00:20:48,830 --> 00:20:52,960 lt was this morning Whenlwoke up,my phone was full of messages from the media, 311 00:20:53,090 --> 00:20:56,880 170 about 170 different media outlets 312 00:20:57,010 --> 00:21:00,470 asking me if l knew that there was a case to be heard in Dalian 313 00:21:00,550 --> 00:21:02,970 They were all very accurate. 314 00:21:03,050 --> 00:21:07,890 Some media,including some from Hong Kong,were invited to Dalian to interview 315 00:21:07,980 --> 00:21:12,060 Ididn't know this.lwasn't sure. 316 00:21:12,190 --> 00:21:16,900 40 This afternoon,another forty-something media outlets 317 00:21:17,030 --> 00:21:21,240 including Chinese media and foreign media, withthecombined totalbeing atover230 230 318 00:21:21,240 --> 00:21:24,120 were asking me about this. 319 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:26,080 They were very concerned. 320 00:21:26,120 --> 00:21:29,540 This elder official had certainly read manyofthedifferentmedia sources 321 00:21:29,580 --> 00:21:32,540 His subordinates also reported on this matter He was very concerned. 322 00:21:32,620 --> 00:21:35,250 So he called me to talk about this. 323 00:21:35,340 --> 00:21:38,670 He said What kind of program will you do today He was very concerned. 324 00:21:38,760 --> 00:21:41,300 Sol told him about it briefly 325 00:21:41,380 --> 00:21:43,180 Isaid,Ihaven't got anyplans for it yet 326 00:21:43,300 --> 00:21:47,310 Ibelieve it will attract alot of attention. But the elder official meant alot 327 00:21:47,390 --> 00:21:51,520 thing had had a huge impact on society He said,as faras he knew,that this 328 00:21:51,730 --> 00:21:55,060 He also said,the way this case has been handled 329 00:21:55,150 --> 00:21:58,650 as he had heard,was creating a very positive phenomenon. 330 00:21:58,730 --> 00:22:01,900 At this point,he asked me 331 00:22:01,990 --> 00:22:05,620 Wenguibe honest with me. 332 00:22:05,700 --> 00:22:10,250 What do you think the result will be and how do you feel about it? 333 00:22:10,330 --> 00:22:11,540 I thought aboutit 334 00:22:11,660 --> 00:22:15,080 and then I gave him one sentence to express my feeling 335 00:22:15,170 --> 00:22:18,250 Then the elder official burst into laughter and hung up on me 336 00:22:20,590 --> 00:22:23,510 CX:Apart from the elder officials,you also have disclosed information 337 00:22:23,590 --> 00:22:29,560 about the pre-hearing preparation and the arrangements made for the family members 338 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:33,190 the elder officials and the younger official which offered me a new impression of 339 00:22:33,270 --> 00:22:35,480 Whois the new leader? 340 00:22:36,560 --> 00:22:39,650 GW:I won't tell you about him yet. 341 00:22:39,780 --> 00:22:41,230 Iwill in the future when the opportunity comes. 342 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:47,320 20 Ihave known him for 20 years. 343 00:22:47,320 --> 00:22:50,450 Imisunderstood him for a period of time 344 00:22:50,540 --> 00:22:55,870 Since we restarted communication recently Ihave moved past the feeling of resistance 345 00:22:55,920 --> 00:23:02,010 and even hostility Irealised that l was too impulsive 346 00:23:02,090 --> 00:23:04,930 I think people need communication 347 00:23:05,010 --> 00:23:09,390 The result of this waris still interdependence and co-existence. 348 00:23:09,390 --> 00:23:11,640 One doesn't get rid ofanother 349 00:23:11,680 --> 00:23:15,390 Ithink communication will help us avoid wars and misunderstandings. 350 00:23:15,480 --> 00:23:18,440 lt also has a positive power which helps you reach your goals 351 00:23:18,520 --> 00:23:23,820 This young leader 352 00:23:24,100 --> 00:23:25,600 who I have mentioned in my live videos 353 00:23:26,360 --> 00:23:30,330 has a strong legal awareness. 354 00:23:30,410 --> 00:23:34,540 He also has personality that Ireally like. 355 00:23:34,660 --> 00:23:39,170 The elder officials talk about the law more in theory. To be honest 356 00:23:39,330 --> 00:23:43,800 they give earnest and sincere lectures 357 00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:47,630 This new leader is the exact opposite. 358 00:23:47,800 --> 00:23:49,430 He's very straightforward 359 00:23:49,590 --> 00:23:53,850 and doesn't hide his own opinions on the matter. 360 00:23:53,930 --> 00:23:55,270 Ilike it. 361 00:23:55,350 --> 00:24:00,110 We almost had a conflict when we first meteach other 362 00:24:00,190 --> 00:24:03,190 Later onIrealised that what he said made sense. 363 00:24:03,475 --> 00:24:04,975 Because I'm best qualified to speak on whether he gives facts 364 00:24:05,990 --> 00:24:09,160 ornot aboutmycase. 365 00:24:09,240 --> 00:24:11,780 Heis able to put himself in my shoes 366 00:24:12,125 --> 00:24:13,625 He is also able to put the case into perspective. 367 00:24:14,200 --> 00:24:16,870 He doesn't speak empty with words. 368 00:24:17,000 --> 00:24:20,250 Also,asl said just now, he is willing to hear my feedback to him 369 00:24:20,380 --> 00:24:24,460 instead of giving orders. 370 00:24:24,590 --> 00:24:28,800 The other elder officials tell me mostly about politics 371 00:24:28,880 --> 00:24:29,890 and forms. 372 00:24:30,010 --> 00:24:35,020 They give orders and also listen but don't really accept my opinions. 373 00:24:35,220 --> 00:24:39,480 This new leader carefully listens 374 00:24:39,560 --> 00:24:41,940 and reflects on what ltell him 375 00:24:42,110 --> 00:24:44,770 And he emphasizes repeatedly 376 00:24:44,770 --> 00:24:47,110 rights the state leaders have bestowed upon us that no matter what rights we have and what 377 00:24:47,190 --> 00:24:48,900 this case must be handled inaccordance 378 00:24:49,030 --> 00:24:51,990 withthelaw 379 00:24:52,070 --> 00:24:55,410 Handling in accordance with lawis the rule of lawas advocated byme 380 00:24:55,540 --> 00:24:59,040 This is the best response.lt also inspires positive energy for my employees, 381 00:24:59,080 --> 00:25:03,000 society and the legal development of the country. 382 00:25:03,130 --> 00:25:06,210 So he asked me, Why can't we make this into positive energy? 383 00:25:06,250 --> 00:25:08,630 This remark moved me a lot at the time 384 00:25:08,725 --> 00:25:10,225 During my interactions woth Beijing, 385 00:25:11,130 --> 00:25:13,890 Irepeatedly told them that Ididn't want to disclose or get on the opposing side. 386 00:25:13,970 --> 00:25:16,470 I don'twant to choose apath 387 00:25:16,575 --> 00:25:18,075 where I can't turn around. 388 00:25:19,350 --> 00:25:22,190 Butl won't give up my pursuits. 389 00:25:22,310 --> 00:25:27,820 Could you please listen to my facts instead of me only listening to you 390 00:25:27,900 --> 00:25:30,110 lalso repeatedly request 391 00:25:30,200 --> 00:25:31,490 for what the new official said. 392 00:25:31,570 --> 00:25:34,240 Why can't we make this positive energy 393 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:38,330 icould totally make this positive energy. 394 00:25:38,410 --> 00:25:41,460 Whatl want is just what the Constitutionof the PRC 395 00:25:41,540 --> 00:25:44,830 bestows upon us and what the Criminal Lawof the PRO 396 00:25:44,920 --> 00:25:48,300 cannotbeconsidered excessive is there to protect. Thus my demands 397 00:25:48,420 --> 00:25:54,010 are consistent with the law and have a legal basis The new official said,As long as your demands 398 00:25:54,050 --> 00:25:57,560 Iwill definitely respond to you. And we can set atime. 399 00:25:57,680 --> 00:26:01,640 · Iwill definitely respond to you before the time. 400 00:26:01,640 --> 00:26:05,810 have been working on for the past 6 months I'm very moved by the fact that the casel 401 00:26:05,900 --> 00:26:09,650 now finally has a timeframe. 402 00:26:09,690 --> 00:26:11,860 Mr Chen is totally different. 403 00:26:11,950 --> 00:26:15,660 Secondly, he saidDon't think we will be scared of you 404 00:26:15,700 --> 00:26:18,160 just because you disclose information. 405 00:26:18,240 --> 00:26:20,370 Then you use it against us.Nodefinitely not. 406 00:26:20,410 --> 00:26:24,580 Even if yourincident has raised our strong awareness of your case 407 00:26:24,670 --> 00:26:29,630 we will still handle and try it in accordance with the law.'ldefinitely accept this. 408 00:26:29,670 --> 00:26:33,550 Thirdly,it' whatlsaid about making this thing 409 00:26:33,630 --> 00:26:37,300 a good thing with positive energy 410 00:26:37,390 --> 00:26:42,060 Istrongly agree with this.laccept it completely 411 00:26:42,140 --> 00:26:45,480 This is why the new leader fills me with expectation 412 00:26:45,560 --> 00:26:47,730 andIfeel gratitude towards the elder officials 413 00:26:47,860 --> 00:26:51,190 These are necessary elements and a necessary process for the case. 414 00:26:51,280 --> 00:26:52,570 Thank you Mr.Chen 415 00:26:52,990 --> 00:26:55,320 CX:Having heard what you have just said,l'm very glad 416 00:26:55,490 --> 00:26:58,780 Even though you didnt mention his name, 417 00:26:58,950 --> 00:27:04,120 you mentioned that this new leader has an ideal of the rule of law. 418 00:27:04,210 --> 00:27:08,170 I'm very glad,as someone who studied law. 419 00:27:08,250 --> 00:27:11,460 Indeed.l'm gladto hear this 420 00:27:11,590 --> 00:27:15,840 for the first time during an interview Just likel was very glad too,when, 421 00:27:15,930 --> 00:27:17,260 Iheard that humans must have dignity 422 00:27:17,390 --> 00:27:18,890 Isaid that the Chinese people should have dignity indeed. 423 00:27:19,010 --> 00:27:21,510 But some people criticized me for being moved by you 424 00:27:21,600 --> 00:27:23,520 I told them that Imust be moved. 425 00:27:23,600 --> 00:27:25,770 I'm also moved by the prospect of the elder officia 426 00:27:25,850 --> 00:27:29,150 and the new leader being genuine as you just described 427 00:27:29,190 --> 00:27:30,860 even though you didn't give his name. 428 00:27:30,940 --> 00:27:36,650 Because under my impression,the regime in Beijing-national traitors 429 00:27:36,740 --> 00:27:41,200 in your words-are very arrogant 430 00:27:41,280 --> 00:27:43,950 and have no idea of what the rule of lawis. 431 00:27:44,040 --> 00:27:48,540 away from the civilization of the rule of law. My famous quote is that they're 10,000 years 432 00:27:48,630 --> 00:27:54,260 If your story actually becomes a symbol of the 433 00:27:54,380 --> 00:27:57,300 rule of law,of courselwould be glad. 434 00:27:57,430 --> 00:28:01,100 Iwould like to learn from this 435 00:28:01,180 --> 00:28:02,930 new leader sometime. 436 00:28:03,010 --> 00:28:07,140 These are my thoughts at the moment. 437 00:28:07,230 --> 00:28:10,560 I would like to ask a follow-up question about leaders 438 00:28:10,650 --> 00:28:13,110 Apart from elder and young leaders, 439 00:28:13,190 --> 00:28:15,190 you also talk aboutan elderelder official 440 00:28:15,320 --> 00:28:17,240 Who's he 441 00:28:18,200 --> 00:28:21,370 GW:lt's funny that you ask that. 442 00:28:21,450 --> 00:28:25,580 Iattended a meeting with the relevant US government departments 443 00:28:25,660 --> 00:28:26,660 today about mysecurity issues. 444 00:28:26,750 --> 00:28:31,540 measures for me. During the meeting They provide a series of protection 445 00:28:31,630 --> 00:28:37,170 they asked me,Mr. Guo,can we ask you aquestion? 446 00:28:37,260 --> 00:28:41,180 Whois your elder,elder official?' The same question as you asked. 447 00:28:41,300 --> 00:28:44,510 lt was very interesting when they asked this. 448 00:28:44,600 --> 00:28:49,890 10 Because 10 days ago 449 00:28:50,020 --> 00:28:55,980 this younger officiall mentioned called the senior executive 450 00:28:56,110 --> 00:28:59,320 under the previous US administration who was in charge of the judiciary 451 00:28:59,400 --> 00:29:00,950 who has impacted hugely on the judicia cooperation in Sino-American relations. 452 00:29:00,990 --> 00:29:03,320 Ican't give his name.I respect him a lot. 453 00:29:03,410 --> 00:29:06,870 He collaborated well with Secretary Meng Jianzhu 454 00:29:06,950 --> 00:29:11,120 and China's public security organs,procuratorates and courts. 455 00:29:11,370 --> 00:29:15,130 But now he has withdrawn. He talked to me with a meaningful look 456 00:29:15,170 --> 00:29:18,470 saying he knew the old leader that I was talking about 457 00:29:18,550 --> 00:29:20,220 and he knew the new leader as well. 458 00:29:20,220 --> 00:29:23,850 78 He saidThat's because about a week ago,he gave me a phone call 459 00:29:24,010 --> 00:29:26,260 and asked for my help 460 00:29:26,510 --> 00:29:33,940 He said he has gone back to his hometown and he was not in New York 461 00:29:34,650 --> 00:29:35,980 so he gave him a reply. 462 00:29:36,070 --> 00:29:41,780 He saidGuo's philosophy is not just protecting 463 00:29:41,780 --> 00:29:45,240 the United States government and American institutions 464 00:29:45,325 --> 00:29:48,475 but you as well, as we've been friends for a very long time. 465 00:29:49,025 --> 00:29:53,325 And I especially appreciate and admire your friends, 466 00:29:53,580 --> 00:29:57,880 you to be extradited back to China. despite the fact that some of them want 467 00:29:57,960 --> 00:30:01,010 Hetold methattherearepeople 468 00:30:01,130 --> 00:30:04,930 who genuinely support you, such as Guo Wengui 469 00:30:05,010 --> 00:30:08,430 Hewas quite shocked to realize that 470 00:30:08,520 --> 00:30:10,270 news reports aren't refiecting the truth. 471 00:30:10,350 --> 00:30:13,560 He asked theold leader.Theold leader saidWhy would you say that 472 00:30:13,975 --> 00:30:19,100 I've known Guo Wengui foe 20 years. I know this guy. 473 00:30:19,730 --> 00:30:23,780 You can get the truth out of his history 474 00:30:23,780 --> 00:30:28,200 work,family background and friends 475 00:30:28,240 --> 00:30:29,490 Don't trustthemedia.' 476 00:30:29,540 --> 00:30:33,120 Speaking of this friend of mine,lam moved.he said 477 00:30:33,120 --> 00:30:36,080 Then he gave me the name of the old leader 478 00:30:36,130 --> 00:30:38,250 person that we were talking about and I confirmed that it was the same 479 00:30:38,290 --> 00:30:41,920 while as our English aren't that great After that we talked privately fora 480 00:30:42,130 --> 00:30:45,340 Wewere both fervent towards the conversation 481 00:30:45,340 --> 00:30:52,060 This old leader is well-respected in the United States Ibelieve that have almost got the full picture of the case. 482 00:30:52,060 --> 00:30:54,350 and he's righteous. 483 00:30:54,350 --> 00:30:58,770 new leader have great relationships Moreover,both the old leader and the 484 00:30:59,190 --> 00:31:01,320 with the United States government and society. 485 00:31:01,400 --> 00:31:04,110 It helps a lot in understanding Guo Wengui's case. 486 00:31:04,990 --> 00:31:08,700 Iwill reveal the old leader's name at the right time 487 00:31:08,740 --> 00:31:12,160 This old leader has no direct relationship with the newleader 488 00:31:12,200 --> 00:31:16,250 However,they are probably on the same side. 489 00:31:16,580 --> 00:31:21,380 Itis greatly helpful to Wengui's case. Thank you Mr.Chen. 490 00:31:21,380 --> 00:31:25,260 the three areas concerning the leaders Chen Xiaoping: Right,I've finished discussing 491 00:31:25,510 --> 00:31:28,470 Let's get back directly to the case. 492 00:31:29,720 --> 00:31:33,680 We learned that before the accusations 493 00:31:33,810 --> 00:31:37,980 which was also the time when you leaked information in Beijing 494 00:31:38,060 --> 00:31:43,940 the defendants 495 00:31:43,940 --> 00:31:47,700 Lu Tao and your financial director have all appeared on videos 496 00:31:47,700 --> 00:31:54,160 talking about the3.2 billion loan fraudulently obtained 32 497 00:31:54,160 --> 00:31:58,250 This video gives us a feeling 498 00:31:58,250 --> 00:32:02,590 that the financial director's eyes are red 499 00:32:03,920 --> 00:32:07,180 and he wears what seems to be the uniforms of detention center. 500 00:32:07,300 --> 00:32:10,850 See,when he was being interviewed, 501 00:32:11,010 --> 00:32:14,310 he said that you guys are fraudulently obtaining a loan,and that Lu tao 502 00:32:14,890 --> 00:32:20,020 it seems that he was trying to shape things that way 503 00:32:20,560 --> 00:32:23,900 In a sense,this video echoed with the news report from Caixin 504 00:32:27,570 --> 00:32:29,110 released by the government. 505 00:32:29,240 --> 00:32:32,200 lt seems that the government 506 00:32:32,200 --> 00:32:35,080 has already made its conclusion on the case before it is heard. 507 00:32:35,080 --> 00:32:37,290 In this manner, 508 00:32:37,290 --> 00:32:40,250 what predictions do you have on the case? 509 00:32:42,460 --> 00:32:46,590 Guo WenguiAs I've just said,lam positive towards the case. 510 00:32:46,840 --> 00:32:48,970 Ihave confidence in that. 511 00:32:49,090 --> 00:32:52,050 This case eventually will have an end, 512 00:32:52,220 --> 00:32:57,350 which is very important. 513 00:32:57,560 --> 00:32:59,600 The video you were talking about 514 00:32:59,690 --> 00:33:02,980 itis most definitely the work of Fu Zhenghua 515 00:33:03,940 --> 00:33:05,150 lt was arranged by the Commission for Discipline Inspection 516 00:33:05,570 --> 00:33:08,530 lam sure that was not arranged by whoever is in charge of the case. 517 00:33:09,320 --> 00:33:12,660 Thisis whylsaid that we have to separate the three relationships 518 00:33:12,780 --> 00:33:18,410 Heis inaway anation traitor strictly speaking, he is nothing as such. 519 00:33:18,790 --> 00:33:21,670 We have to make a clear separation among the people in the government; 520 00:33:22,290 --> 00:33:26,420 secondly we have to separate Fu Zhenghua's from my case. 521 00:33:26,710 --> 00:33:28,920 Fuand thepeople from the CDI 522 00:33:29,010 --> 00:33:30,430 have to be separated from mycase. 523 00:33:30,760 --> 00:33:33,090 them interfere with us,hence they have to beseparated Because now they (the old and new leaders) won't let 524 00:33:33,220 --> 00:33:38,390 my case have to be treated separately Thirdly,the goal thatlaim to achieve and 525 00:33:38,980 --> 00:33:42,350 These three things cannot be discussed as a whole, 526 00:33:42,810 --> 00:33:45,570 they are all related somehow but none of it can determine the other one 527 00:33:45,860 --> 00:33:48,650 the three aspects cannot be treated as one. 528 00:33:49,400 --> 00:33:51,030 On top of the relationships among the three aspects 529 00:33:51,650 --> 00:33:55,160 we have to pay attention to their history, and we have to understand theprocessof the development of the case. 530 00:33:55,580 --> 00:33:59,330 · Hence,we see the video of Yang Ying 531 00:33:59,790 --> 00:34:02,000 and Lu Tao. 532 00:34:02,540 --> 00:34:07,750 FuZhengHua breached thelaw 533 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,050 and he could be incriminated. 534 00:34:09,210 --> 00:34:12,470 He has to make himself clear to the society. 535 00:34:12,679 --> 00:34:16,510 just like what both of the old and new leaders said to me. 536 00:34:16,850 --> 00:34:20,179 What Fu did,Imade myself clear to him 537 00:34:20,520 --> 00:34:22,350 the other day that they have to give me an explanation 538 00:34:22,690 --> 00:34:24,980 The first concern is if this practice is legal, 539 00:34:25,610 --> 00:34:27,270 if it complies with the Law of the People's Republic of China 540 00:34:27,399 --> 00:34:29,610 You had revealed the details of the case 541 00:34:29,780 --> 00:34:31,820 and declared me guilty when it hasn't yet been heard. 542 00:34:32,320 --> 00:34:37,580 In addition, you let the litigant testify Guo Wengui in court. 543 00:34:37,990 --> 00:34:41,790 of handling a case nor with the Law at all This neither complies with common regulations 544 00:34:42,460 --> 00:34:44,169 let alone humanitarianism,right 545 00:34:44,710 --> 00:34:46,879 Anyone whois smart is not going to believe 546 00:34:47,419 --> 00:34:51,379 any of the things said in this live-streamed interview 547 00:34:51,590 --> 00:34:52,300 Whyis that 548 00:34:52,669 --> 00:34:55,929 there are around a hundred thousand, Guo Wengui casually streams a video and 549 00:34:56,050 --> 00:34:58,010 four hundred thousand,and nine hundred thousand views. 550 00:34:58,140 --> 00:35:02,350 And for the video concerning Yang Ying Lu Taoand Ma Jian,thereis merely ten 551 00:35:02,480 --> 00:35:04,270 totwenty thousand views 552 00:35:04,480 --> 00:35:08,150 Some foreigners even say that they don't care about it and they don't believe it at all. 553 00:35:08,480 --> 00:35:11,690 A few senior government officials have told me that 554 00:35:11,940 --> 00:35:14,900 this is the China that they see, 555 00:35:15,030 --> 00:35:18,570 this video shocks them the most, 556 00:35:18,870 --> 00:35:19,740 the MOST. 557 00:35:20,240 --> 00:35:23,700 lam baffled.lasked them why they are shocked at all 558 00:35:23,870 --> 00:35:28,460 in the United States and in the Occident. He says it is not legally acceptable anywhere 559 00:35:28,880 --> 00:35:32,050 People's Republic of China was established Then he asked when the Law of the 560 00:35:32,380 --> 00:35:34,630 Isaid it was influenced 561 00:35:34,760 --> 00:35:39,180 1922 by Soviet's socialist law and introduced to China. 562 00:35:39,350 --> 00:35:40,930 Mr Xiaopingyoustudy law. 563 00:35:41,260 --> 00:35:45,140 1978 ThenI mentioned it is not until 1978 thatwe have Criminal Law in China. 564 00:35:45,310 --> 00:35:48,020 lt took around eight years to execute it. 565 00:35:48,230 --> 00:35:51,270 8090 The Civil Law appeared in the 1980s and 1990s. 566 00:35:51,440 --> 00:35:54,240 isaid the Chinese legislation system is not sound 567 00:35:54,530 --> 00:35:58,870 and it is still developing.Personallyljust can't bearit 568 00:35:59,200 --> 00:36:02,700 Ireckon it is illegal,but lam not shocked 569 00:36:02,910 --> 00:36:04,660 solasked them why they are gobsmacked. 570 00:36:04,750 --> 00:36:08,290 To Westerners,to make a show of and accuse someone through 571 00:36:08,460 --> 00:36:13,170 live-streamed videos is considered an enormous crime 572 00:36:13,380 --> 00:36:16,130 thatis the Occident. 573 00:36:16,590 --> 00:36:18,680 It has already transcended moral issues, 574 00:36:18,930 --> 00:36:21,050 that's whylam full of hopewith thenewleader 575 00:36:21,220 --> 00:36:24,100 and theold leader 576 00:36:24,970 --> 00:36:27,140 To him,it is completely wrong 577 00:36:27,310 --> 00:36:28,600 completelywrong 578 00:36:28,690 --> 00:36:31,110 And they think it is vital to draw a conclusion on the case 579 00:36:31,400 --> 00:36:35,150 in this manner,Irespect thema lot. 580 00:36:35,530 --> 00:36:37,450 That also explains why the case has been well-handled 581 00:36:37,610 --> 00:36:39,740 under legal procedures after they take over the case. 582 00:36:39,910 --> 00:36:43,490 Andas everyone is aware of, 583 00:36:43,830 --> 00:36:47,120 there are some cases I shouldn't have ideas about,simply 584 00:36:47,410 --> 00:36:50,670 because of the fact that lam a litigant insome of the cases 585 00:36:50,790 --> 00:36:56,010 Up to now,all of the emphasizes and statements 586 00:36:56,210 --> 00:36:59,010 made by lawyers and family dependents 587 00:36:59,220 --> 00:37:03,010 are following legal procedures 588 00:37:03,300 --> 00:37:09,850 They are doing as promised,which is very important. 589 00:37:09,980 --> 00:37:18,400 Lawis never based on private concerns from the beginning to the end 590 00:37:18,490 --> 00:37:21,570 with private interests and private relationships itis of critical importance. We can't represent law 591 00:37:21,700 --> 00:37:25,740 Those three videos are privately-oriented 592 00:37:25,830 --> 00:37:28,660 They want to influence on Chinese political environment. 593 00:37:28,910 --> 00:37:30,960 No matterwhat 594 00:37:30,960 --> 00:37:34,540 we have to comply with legal procedures 595 00:37:34,790 --> 00:37:38,210 As faraslam concerned,being aggressive shouldn't be for private interests but public interest, 596 00:37:38,420 --> 00:37:40,170 thatexplains whylam hopeful. 597 00:37:40,340 --> 00:37:44,600 Itreat this case seriously 598 00:37:44,680 --> 00:37:48,060 · lbelieve that it is going to set a good example,Mr. Chen 599 00:37:48,520 --> 00:37:53,270 Chen Xiaoping: Putting into perspective the background of these two accusations that 600 00:37:53,400 --> 00:37:56,230 you had already mentioned, 601 00:37:56,400 --> 00:38:01,450 Itend to agree with your positivity 602 00:38:01,530 --> 00:38:04,280 21 21 accusations are curtailed to 2 accusations- fraudulently 603 00:38:04,410 --> 00:38:07,370 obtaining a loan and foreign currency. 604 00:38:07,540 --> 00:38:10,620 Ihave no idea on the fraudulence in obtaining foreign currency 605 00:38:10,750 --> 00:38:18,210 butlam aware that relatives are crucial. According 32 to Caixin's news,3.2billion dollars are involved 606 00:38:18,300 --> 00:38:21,300 40 And you have paid back more than 4 billion dollars,in advance, 607 00:38:21,470 --> 00:38:24,340 and it hasn't brought any legal consequences. 608 00:38:24,550 --> 00:38:28,010 Strictly following the Law 609 00:38:28,220 --> 00:38:33,810 the accusation of fraudulently obtaining a loan shouldn't berelated tocriminal law 610 00:38:34,230 --> 00:38:39,190 but it should be considered as a criminal case in a sense. 611 00:38:39,650 --> 00:38:44,990 Ihave a feeling that this case may declare light sentences. 612 00:38:45,450 --> 00:38:49,830 Having this prediction in mind 613 00:38:50,200 --> 00:38:54,370 Ican understand your positivity towards the case. 614 00:38:54,750 --> 00:38:56,000 Iwant to raise a question 615 00:38:56,170 --> 00:39:03,760 So you revealed and leaked information to third parties 616 00:39:04,010 --> 00:39:09,430 do you find the silver lining of rule by lawas wished? 617 00:39:09,720 --> 00:39:14,140 Ordo youthink there arepositive interactions 618 00:39:14,390 --> 00:39:19,900 between old and new leaders ora sort of compromise? 619 00:39:20,150 --> 00:39:22,610 Do you regard it a great change overall 620 00:39:24,950 --> 00:39:27,410 Guo Wengui Thanks for your question Mr Xiaoping,it's a good question. 621 00:39:27,870 --> 00:39:29,870 Ican't buy your viewpoint 622 00:39:30,160 --> 00:39:34,370 Idon't think there is an absolute relationship between the revelation of information 623 00:39:34,750 --> 00:39:36,750 and the hearing of the case. 624 00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:38,670 Iwill say the same thing to everyonelbelieve 625 00:39:38,830 --> 00:39:42,590 This is the result of Guo Wengui's own revelation He has to lie in the bed that he has made. 626 00:39:42,920 --> 00:39:47,260 To be honest,l understand why they would say it 627 00:39:47,510 --> 00:39:50,100 but thatis not the truth andIcan't accept it 628 00:39:50,430 --> 00:39:53,810 What is the biggest problem of the case 629 00:39:54,100 --> 00:39:55,730 according to the old leader 630 00:39:56,270 --> 00:39:59,400 thatwhichIdid intend to leave itto you Since you didn't ask me anything on 631 00:39:59,650 --> 00:40:01,230 I'm going to say it out myself. 632 00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:03,980 The core problem of the case is the overdue detention 633 00:40:04,280 --> 00:40:05,400 overdue detention 634 00:40:05,820 --> 00:40:10,200 All the problems of the Chinese legislation involve overdue detention. 635 00:40:10,700 --> 00:40:15,830 And the other problem is that the detention is not being solemn 636 00:40:16,040 --> 00:40:21,000 core problems of the Chinese legislation when compared to legislation systems of other countries. and the torturing for testimony. These are the 637 00:40:21,340 --> 00:40:23,380 Itis the most critical and the most vulgar. 638 00:40:23,590 --> 00:40:27,380 And itis also the greatest conflicts between common people 639 00:40:27,550 --> 00:40:29,090 and those who are in power and work for the government. 640 00:40:29,720 --> 00:40:33,470 person's right and freedom is stripped away Lawis enforced at one's own will.A 641 00:40:33,680 --> 00:40:36,810 and human rights are not respected. Humanity is ignored. 642 00:40:37,390 --> 00:40:43,940 These employees of mine,they have held them up for two years and eight months,two years and six months 643 00:40:44,610 --> 00:40:50,070 respectively. There're still three months to go and two years and seven months 644 00:40:50,410 --> 00:40:55,290 even if you can't squeeze anything out from themyou got to release them once they are held for three years. 645 00:40:55,790 --> 00:41:00,620 left for them to be held in detention at the maximum time Or they should just sentence them there are still a few months 646 00:41:00,920 --> 00:41:05,800 Therefore,for this case,whether I decided to expose or not,to so called fight' for changes or not, 647 00:41:06,050 --> 00:41:09,180 it wouldn't make any changes to the lawsuit. Everything has been settled from the beginning 648 00:41:09,380 --> 00:41:13,100 175 that thereis still the article 175 of thelaw Anyone who know about the law would know 649 00:41:13,470 --> 00:41:15,640 Can you hear me Mr.Chen? 650 00:41:15,810 --> 00:41:16,350 · Chen Xiaoping: Yeslcan hear you. 651 00:41:17,310 --> 00:41:19,140 175· Guo WenguiInarticle 175of the law 652 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:24,480 175 it states clearly that,the amount concerning the fraudulence in obtaining a loan has to be huge 653 00:41:25,320 --> 00:41:27,690 32 And3.2 billion would be huge enough. 654 00:41:28,070 --> 00:41:34,070 the bank to make a loss,if huge loss And it also states that it has to cause 655 00:41:35,030 --> 00:41:35,870 not consequences 656 00:41:39,620 --> 00:41:45,960 and it has to influence the society or to the bank badly 657 00:41:46,420 --> 00:41:51,180 soas to be sentenced to 3 years to 7 years,or over 7 years of imprisonment. 377 658 00:41:52,090 --> 00:41:58,520 And nowlcan say with certainty that we didn't cause the bank a loss at all 659 00:41:58,930 --> 00:42:01,270 10 On the other hand,leven brought 1 billion dollars of interest to the bank 660 00:42:01,810 --> 00:42:05,730 orconsequences brought to the society Secondly, there isn't any bad influences 661 00:42:05,940 --> 00:42:12,700 And on our side,Ican't spot out any proves on frauds. 662 00:42:13,490 --> 00:42:17,370 lam completely unaware of that. 663 00:42:17,910 --> 00:42:21,750 toearn their salaryto get their bonus, They are just a bunch of kids whowant 664 00:42:22,330 --> 00:42:25,000 to get the loan done.And even the chairman of the company 665 00:42:25,750 --> 00:42:29,880 would like to show me their outstanding performance in business. 666 00:42:30,090 --> 00:42:34,050 Every loan made in China is somehow involved with the so called fake seal', 667 00:42:34,390 --> 00:42:38,180 fake documents'. You can execute me, 668 00:42:38,350 --> 00:42:41,350 if thereis anyone who dare reject that. Guo WenguiandI will admit the accusations 669 00:42:41,520 --> 00:42:44,900 But that's impossible,the banking system in China forces you to commit crime. 670 00:42:46,560 --> 00:42:49,400 and you made her swear to god that she is a virgin Take an example,you get a girl out from a brothel 671 00:42:49,530 --> 00:42:52,490 And if you believe that she is a virgin 672 00:42:52,700 --> 00:42:55,070 well then obviously that's yourproblem 673 00:42:55,240 --> 00:42:58,200 You are the one who forced this prostitute to claim that sheis a virgin 674 00:42:58,530 --> 00:43:01,250 prostitute because she has no choice. or you force her to say she has to 675 00:43:01,500 --> 00:43:04,620 So itis out of question that the boss has made 676 00:43:05,000 --> 00:43:09,000 186 every single official seal 677 00:43:09,170 --> 00:43:12,260 186 among the 186 of them. 678 00:43:12,590 --> 00:43:15,050 · let alone to check them all by himself 679 00:43:15,470 --> 00:43:17,590 186 In China you'll have to get 186 seals for a single loan, 680 00:43:17,890 --> 00:43:21,100 200 for some of the smaller businesses, you'll have to get over 200 seals. 681 00:43:21,430 --> 00:43:23,640 I'm not the one who runs the business 682 00:43:23,810 --> 00:43:26,900 I'm just a controller of the company,the actual operators are them. 683 00:43:27,100 --> 00:43:28,360 so how would the crime be possible to exist? 684 00:43:28,770 --> 00:43:30,980 Therefore,in this obtaining loan by fraudulent document charge, 175 685 00:43:31,190 --> 00:43:34,530 every serious consequence mentioned in the article 175 isn't applicable in this case. 686 00:43:34,860 --> 00:43:38,450 And this case has come to the place where it has to be handled, 687 00:43:38,700 --> 00:43:42,410 it's just a matter of how you would handle it.And from the lawsuityou canseethat 688 00:43:42,540 --> 00:43:45,580 they chose to prosecute the Beijing Pangu Investment Company Limited 689 00:43:46,040 --> 00:43:49,670 Our lawyers have communicated with the law enforcement on my behalf as the juridical persons; 690 00:43:50,000 --> 00:43:53,090 wemade thepromise to involve departments that 691 00:43:53,340 --> 00:43:56,880 our company will plead guilty to the illegal acts from the past operations 692 00:43:57,220 --> 00:43:59,090 You cannot deny it 693 00:43:59,350 --> 00:44:02,850 The fake seal incident does exist,forsure. 694 00:44:07,310 --> 00:44:10,650 And there is truth within this lawsuit and the results but most definitely not within theprocess. 695 00:44:10,730 --> 00:44:13,070 The procedures are fake. 696 00:44:13,280 --> 00:44:17,700 judiciary and social environment in China At the same time it has to accord to the current 697 00:44:17,860 --> 00:44:20,820 . China MinSheng Bank and other banks, As I've said,the loan we obtain from 698 00:44:20,950 --> 00:44:22,530 we have obtained loans from other bank as well. 699 00:44:22,870 --> 00:44:26,330 Idon't think common case'is enough to describe it You have to say that this problem is a common case. 700 00:44:26,540 --> 00:44:29,380 tosay that an inevitable phenomenonis illegal it is an inevitable phenomenon. lf you really need 701 00:44:29,580 --> 00:44:33,840 aprostitute or force aprostitute to claim she's virgin that it has no difference with forcing a woman to become 702 00:44:34,090 --> 00:44:38,340 175 Therefore l think we can accept the case based on the article 175 of the law 703 00:44:38,590 --> 00:44:42,430 penalty for breaking the law,so as Guo Weugui and at the same time our company is willing to face 704 00:44:42,640 --> 00:44:47,310 This is one of the reasons why the rred notice'is given out. 705 00:44:47,480 --> 00:44:50,560 laccept an economic penalty to a certain amount. 706 00:44:50,650 --> 00:44:52,270 And for the charges on fraudulency in obtaining foreign currency. 707 00:44:52,440 --> 00:44:53,570 lam going to be frank, 708 00:44:53,730 --> 00:44:56,320 up to nowl still have not had a single clue on when did I commit such a crime? 709 00:44:56,400 --> 00:44:57,900 obtaining foreign currency by fraudulent means, If our company committed the crime of 710 00:44:57,900 --> 00:44:59,780 then there would be no purchase of foreign currencybyfraudulentmeans in thewholeChina. 711 00:45:00,240 --> 00:45:03,780 have any problem in the concern of fraudulence. Our company's purchases of foreign currency don't 712 00:45:03,990 --> 00:45:10,330 But it is possible to breach the law in a way during the purchase 713 00:45:10,500 --> 00:45:13,090 No matterwhat, 714 00:45:13,290 --> 00:45:18,470 we are willing to attend the hearing and we will see what the sentences are. 715 00:45:19,090 --> 00:45:23,010 proceed according to the law,thank you Mr.Chen It's all becausel believe that they will actually 716 00:45:23,600 --> 00:45:27,180 Chen Xiaoping:As you have a rather optimistic prediction towards this trial 717 00:45:27,560 --> 00:45:33,650 Ibelieve that you will agree with whatever the court's sentences are. 718 00:45:33,940 --> 00:45:38,740 In that sense 719 00:45:38,940 --> 00:45:43,490 the truth is going to be shown on legal documents,after all 720 00:45:43,660 --> 00:45:46,030 Then we would be able to know what the truth is. 721 00:45:46,200 --> 00:45:53,750 Wecan see 722 00:45:53,960 --> 00:45:59,510 if rule by law can be incarnated in this case. 723 00:45:59,670 --> 00:46:01,930 Let every people around the world to know the truth 724 00:46:02,090 --> 00:46:07,600 authenticity of your story through this lawsuit letthem learn a bit more about the 725 00:46:07,720 --> 00:46:10,310 It would make a better example 726 00:46:13,060 --> 00:46:16,650 to make a special request to every Twitter friend, Guo Wengui: Yes,Ibelieve it would. Thuslwant 727 00:46:16,690 --> 00:46:19,400 toeverycurrent affair commentator 728 00:46:19,650 --> 00:46:24,570 I've just watched Mr Guo Baosheng's commentary lt was excellent 729 00:46:24,950 --> 00:46:30,290 lam here to ask you to please study calmly at this case, 730 00:46:30,660 --> 00:46:34,880 and don't put your personal thoughts into the case. 731 00:46:35,330 --> 00:46:37,920 I hope you can look at this case with a clearand cool mind 732 00:46:38,170 --> 00:46:40,590 I specifically hope that 733 00:46:41,260 --> 00:46:47,350 revelation of information to the Communist Party no one is going to connect the case to the 734 00:46:47,600 --> 00:46:51,310 claims,and you insult his act to reveal information You're trying to harm Wengui if you're making those 735 00:46:51,730 --> 00:46:54,440 GuoQitiaotheseven principle of Guo The core of his disclosure is for 736 00:46:54,730 --> 00:46:57,360 in which one of them is rule by law. 737 00:46:57,480 --> 00:47:01,240 is to oppose to fighting corruption with corruption AndI have much higher goals above that which 738 00:47:01,360 --> 00:47:04,400 These are great goals to achieve. and fighting corruption with triad force'i 739 00:47:04,530 --> 00:47:09,080 And this case,as I've said,itjust has tocome toanend, 740 00:47:09,240 --> 00:47:11,250 it has to be heard whether I leak information or not. 741 00:47:11,410 --> 00:47:16,290 three years detention time has almost been completely served. Then I hope they will hear the case as soon as possible,as the 742 00:47:16,500 --> 00:47:18,040 Whatever crime they have committed,as l've just said 743 00:47:18,170 --> 00:47:23,840 175 through the article 175 of the law and the Supplementary provisions of Article 1 of the Chinese Criminal Law, 744 00:47:24,220 --> 00:47:29,050 they should be sentenced probations or released in court. 745 00:47:29,350 --> 00:47:31,600 And todaywe have a great news to tell you all 746 00:47:31,930 --> 00:47:35,520 its about the oldest of one of the detainees,which is Mr.Lin Qiang 747 00:47:35,810 --> 00:47:39,770 who has been detained for 2 years and6 months. 6 748 00:47:39,980 --> 00:47:45,700 Mr. Lin's prosecution has been officially revoked,he has regained his freedom 749 00:47:45,860 --> 00:47:47,700 40 and he has lost 40 kgofweight 750 00:47:47,860 --> 00:47:51,330 lam very worried about him he should have returned home today 751 00:47:51,580 --> 00:47:58,130 He has been detained for over two years for non-civil service bribery 752 00:47:58,290 --> 00:48:01,590 100 He took amillion yuan brokerage from our corporate financing 753 00:48:01,960 --> 00:48:04,720 and his prosecution has been revoked,he has returned home. 754 00:48:04,920 --> 00:48:09,930 Forthe dozen others,three of them have their hearing today 755 00:48:10,140 --> 00:48:11,890 and Lin Qiang's has been revoked 756 00:48:12,060 --> 00:48:15,230 The rest of them will have their trial results within the following days 757 00:48:15,430 --> 00:48:17,730 all of them have been detained from a year to two years 758 00:48:17,890 --> 00:48:19,810 and 6 months. 759 00:48:20,060 --> 00:48:23,230 learn the sentences in the following days Forthe majority of them l believe they'l 760 00:48:23,480 --> 00:48:26,570 and these people,no matter what,well have to accept one thing 761 00:48:26,860 --> 00:48:30,530 I've accepted the trial that proceeds according to law 762 00:48:30,740 --> 00:48:34,240 andI believe my employees and their families will accept it as well, 763 00:48:34,620 --> 00:48:36,710 this has been going on for 2 or 3 years already 764 00:48:36,870 --> 00:48:40,920 The wives of Xie Honglin and Lu Tao 765 00:48:41,340 --> 00:48:45,800 and Yang Ying's son have taken the greatest hit 766 00:48:45,920 --> 00:48:49,180 Iheard from them for the first time this morning 767 00:48:49,430 --> 00:48:52,220 I've sent them audio messages yesterday on their requestsi 768 00:48:52,800 --> 00:48:55,350 our company has sent alot of people there to be there with them. 769 00:48:55,640 --> 00:49:01,100 hop over,which a ritual to burn all the misfortunes away They said they want to help set upa fire tray for them to 770 00:49:01,560 --> 00:49:02,730 after they'rereleased 771 00:49:02,980 --> 00:49:06,860 At the same time, hope they wont be too in grief or agitation 772 00:49:07,150 --> 00:49:11,910 terms of transportation, food and beverages, and clothes.. After that,our company will have unified arrangement in 773 00:49:12,120 --> 00:49:16,330 time please mind your words to the public. Please don't be too agitated,and at the same 774 00:49:16,790 --> 00:49:19,790 What the families of my employees said next touched my heart, 775 00:49:19,960 --> 00:49:24,250 they saidMr. Guo,we will accept the trial no matter what itis." 776 00:49:24,460 --> 00:49:26,460 Forthepastfewdays 777 00:49:26,760 --> 00:49:30,430 or during this period of time 778 00:49:30,590 --> 00:49:32,010 Ihave felt that rule by lawis starting to emerge 779 00:49:32,180 --> 00:49:35,010 and we are treated with respect and with humanity 780 00:49:35,180 --> 00:49:40,690 the case have explained it very clear The lawyers and officers that are on 781 00:49:41,100 --> 00:49:46,190 solcan't represent how all of my employees and their families felt 782 00:49:46,480 --> 00:49:47,570 Icannot fully representthem 783 00:49:47,860 --> 00:49:50,990 But our employee's families represent their feelings. 784 00:49:51,280 --> 00:49:55,200 thatis why lhave such positive view, 785 00:49:55,370 --> 00:49:59,200 and at the same time why lask our Twitter friends to stop saying this is the result of my revelation of information 786 00:49:59,580 --> 00:50:03,960 this wasn't initiated by my revelation 787 00:50:04,380 --> 00:50:07,840 If you have to make this into an extreme political issue 788 00:50:08,210 --> 00:50:11,090 then it would be a great insult to our Twitter friends and to me. 789 00:50:11,340 --> 00:50:16,180 We have been working so hard all these days and ourdisclosure hasahighergoal to reach- 790 00:50:16,350 --> 00:50:21,140 we hope that China can gain judicial independence,and is monitored by the media 791 00:50:21,390 --> 00:50:25,440 We hope that there are less incidents like Guo Wengui's. The target has always been set on nation traitors. 792 00:50:25,730 --> 00:50:29,570 We're not just asking for these people to go home,or to besentenced 793 00:50:29,900 --> 00:50:36,280 shouldn't be easily satisfied with these these will inevitably happen.We 794 00:50:36,450 --> 00:50:38,160 Then we would be lack of aspirations and make us the greatest enemy 795 00:50:38,290 --> 00:50:42,160 of the People's Republic of China 796 00:50:42,500 --> 00:50:43,710 which would be unnecessary. 797 00:50:43,960 --> 00:50:46,590 Hence,I would like to ask all the Twitter friends and current affairs commentators 798 00:50:46,750 --> 00:50:50,380 not to demonize this event,and notto make it political 799 00:50:50,760 --> 00:50:54,680 Don't forget our core value GuoQiTiao as well. 800 00:50:54,890 --> 00:50:57,640 our support to the old leader and thenew leader. And we should give encouragements and show 801 00:50:57,850 --> 00:51:03,730 · Wengui hereby ask you all to acknowledge and appreciate their work. 802 00:51:03,890 --> 00:51:08,110 Thank you all.And thank you,Mr.Chen. 803 00:51:08,570 --> 00:51:10,440 Chen Xiaoping:l would like to add that 804 00:51:10,650 --> 00:51:14,450 in lawthere isa legal term called Influential case, 805 00:51:14,610 --> 00:51:20,040 which described cases that can be seen asa milestone 806 00:51:20,160 --> 00:51:22,790 to promote rulebylawin China 807 00:51:24,540 --> 00:51:28,420 Then people wonit see the case as your own fight 808 00:51:28,590 --> 00:51:32,840 they will see your case 809 00:51:32,960 --> 00:51:37,140 asa construction to the legal system 810 00:51:37,260 --> 00:51:41,010 Thereforel hope my words can be heard by the old leader,new leader,and the older leader 811 00:51:41,180 --> 00:51:45,480 This case is a process of pushing the PRC towards rule by law 812 00:51:45,600 --> 00:51:48,940 towards judicial independence,and towards legal civilization. 813 00:51:49,190 --> 00:51:53,360 In this manner 814 00:51:53,530 --> 00:51:54,990 I strongly believe that people won't take this case 815 00:51:55,150 --> 00:51:59,120 as a result of your disclosure. 816 00:52:01,580 --> 00:52:03,830 Guo Wengui:Mr.Chen,let me answer this in general, 817 00:52:04,120 --> 00:52:08,420 I'm just going to say afewwords. 818 00:52:08,670 --> 00:52:11,170 How should we regard this case 819 00:52:11,550 --> 00:52:14,630 The old and new leaders have been compromising 820 00:52:14,970 --> 00:52:19,640 in terms of angle of view and attitude 821 00:52:20,050 --> 00:52:23,180 which is very important. 822 00:52:23,640 --> 00:52:26,640 Ihave to thank all of our Twitter friends. 823 00:52:26,810 --> 00:52:29,600 be possible without our Twitter friends spreading the news. Just as you've said,it's an influential case. That wouldnt 824 00:52:30,770 --> 00:52:33,320 Though the power of a single twitter friend is small. 825 00:52:33,690 --> 00:52:37,610 have formed is crucial in processing The influence that the twitter friends 826 00:52:37,990 --> 00:52:43,870 this a trial according to law,and in speeding it up 827 00:52:44,160 --> 00:52:47,460 This is with no doubt.It's neither because they're scared 828 00:52:47,750 --> 00:52:52,500 nor they worry that you will keep revealing more information. 829 00:52:52,710 --> 00:52:59,930 It is the civil justice and the public influence of you all that has made an impact on the case to make itfairer 830 00:52:59,970 --> 00:53:02,260 it also fosters rule bylaw 831 00:53:02,390 --> 00:53:04,390 And more importantly 832 00:53:04,560 --> 00:53:09,020 traitors, you've shown them civil justice it may have made a great impact on nation 833 00:53:09,140 --> 00:53:12,940 Thatis whylsaid that our Twitter friends have to be calmer than ever. 834 00:53:13,230 --> 00:53:15,440 Our unity andcalm 835 00:53:15,780 --> 00:53:22,030 will keep nations traitors away 836 00:53:22,320 --> 00:53:26,410 and we may even bring them to justice. 837 00:53:26,790 --> 00:53:30,210 Let us strive for our goals and reach them as fast as possible. 838 00:53:30,370 --> 00:53:32,330 At the same time 839 00:53:32,500 --> 00:53:37,010 we have to show the Party and our national leader the positivity and the righteous in this case 840 00:53:37,170 --> 00:53:39,630 And that's whylagree 841 00:53:39,760 --> 00:53:45,100 on the three points that were raised by the old and new leaders 842 00:53:45,390 --> 00:53:50,190 lam sure this case will set a good example for China in terms of 843 00:53:50,350 --> 00:53:53,190 rule by law. 844 00:53:53,730 --> 00:53:57,400 lbelieve the Twitter friends pushed us towards rule by law 845 00:53:57,610 --> 00:54:04,030 we have won in the fight for our next generation's dignity andsafety 846 00:54:04,280 --> 00:54:06,450 As for our enemy 847 00:54:06,620 --> 00:54:10,000 the nation traitors,they are immensely shocked 848 00:54:10,210 --> 00:54:12,670 Fu Zhenghua in particular. Thank you Mr.Chen 849 00:54:13,120 --> 00:54:15,750 Chen Xiaoping: Rightl will finish asking questions concerning the case here. 850 00:54:15,960 --> 00:54:20,130 Now,I'm going to ask you a question on behalf of our network friends 851 00:54:20,130 --> 00:54:21,800 and my Twitter followers. 852 00:54:22,010 --> 00:54:25,300 For your third episode of Mingjing interview. 853 00:54:25,800 --> 00:54:28,350 can you introduce us about the current situation 854 00:54:28,470 --> 00:54:31,520 Asl know there are some changes of dates, 855 00:54:31,770 --> 00:54:37,940 can you tell us some information about the third episode 856 00:54:39,110 --> 00:54:42,530 Guo Wengui:Ok Mr.Chen, 857 00:54:42,780 --> 00:54:44,360 soltold Mr. He to tell youthat 858 00:54:44,570 --> 00:54:48,700 Iwould like the third episode to be broadcasted on the 6th of June. 6 859 00:54:49,240 --> 00:54:52,790 And because we were notified about the case was heard in Dalian 860 00:54:52,910 --> 00:54:55,830 to testify so we have the broadcast postponed. our lawyer said we might have to go to court 861 00:54:56,000 --> 00:55:00,380 16 So,we have decided to delay it to around 16th June 862 00:55:00,880 --> 00:55:04,590 there is a series of decision I have to make We haven't decided on the exact date as 863 00:55:04,720 --> 00:55:09,010 just as I've mentioned to you todayI have to attend meetings with involved government departments. 864 00:55:09,100 --> 00:55:14,640 lt's about the decision of whether not to accept the protection offered by the United States. 865 00:55:15,230 --> 00:55:18,940 12 And we have a meeting on 12th June with the Fund Management 866 00:55:19,270 --> 00:55:21,780 I have to decide on whether l should resign my role as the director of various funds 867 00:55:22,190 --> 00:55:24,150 and the role as an investment committee. 868 00:55:24,570 --> 00:55:28,370 At the same time,we are making huge investments in other countries 869 00:55:28,870 --> 00:55:34,710 And one last thing that affects my next step 870 00:55:34,870 --> 00:55:39,090 is how Chinese government handles this case. 871 00:55:39,210 --> 00:55:41,250 lt is critical. 872 00:55:41,670 --> 00:55:43,840 After all of my employee's court hearings 873 00:55:44,170 --> 00:55:48,050 Ibelieve we will have a unified arrangement for all of these 874 00:55:48,180 --> 00:55:51,140 which include the way to handle my assets,and a series of events 875 00:55:51,600 --> 00:55:54,560 including theRed Noticefrom theInterpol 876 00:55:54,930 --> 00:55:57,270 There will be an intermediate summary 877 00:55:57,850 --> 00:56:01,980 it will affect my trust fund's meeting and whether l should accept the judicial protection 878 00:56:02,150 --> 00:56:06,650 Ibelieve in this new leader. 879 00:56:06,780 --> 00:56:12,830 force in promoting rule by law and anti-corruption He said he hope this event will become a positive 880 00:56:13,160 --> 00:56:14,290 It will be a good example for future cases as well. 881 00:56:14,580 --> 00:56:18,250 , If we can achieve that,then all those things would be nicely handled. 882 00:56:18,250 --> 00:56:21,380 Then,I won't need the protection. 883 00:56:21,710 --> 00:56:25,670 AndI won't need to resign from the trust funds 884 00:56:26,130 --> 00:56:30,180 and the investment committee. 885 00:56:30,470 --> 00:56:33,310 And we will continue making enormous investments 886 00:56:33,430 --> 00:56:35,350 in China and within Asia. 887 00:56:35,930 --> 00:56:40,980 16 to the 16th or one day or two later than that. Therefore our third episode will be postponed 888 00:56:41,110 --> 00:56:45,570 Ibelieve what we need to further discuss 889 00:56:46,690 --> 00:56:51,740 on is my revelation on national traitors 890 00:56:52,120 --> 00:56:57,370 and to share some critical evidences,and some new clues 891 00:56:58,160 --> 00:57:01,630 I'm not going to disclose too much details on the third episode, 892 00:57:02,130 --> 00:57:06,170 but Ican assure you that it won't disappoint you. 893 00:57:06,460 --> 00:57:10,180 And this case will become a milestone. Thank you Mr.Chen 894 00:57:10,840 --> 00:57:15,600 Chen Xiaoping: Rightour interviewwith Mr.Guo willend here 895 00:57:16,100 --> 00:57:20,480 and the third episode will be broadcasted soon as planned 896 00:57:20,690 --> 00:57:27,360 Ihope the verdict of today's hearing of your employees 897 00:57:28,530 --> 00:57:32,530 willbe as positive as you've expected it to be. 898 00:57:32,950 --> 00:57:34,450 · We will have to wait andsee. 899 00:57:36,290 --> 00:57:37,700 Guo Wengui: Thank you Mr.Chen 900 00:57:37,870 --> 00:57:39,750 LastlyI'd like to borrow your platform to speak to my Twitter friends, 901 00:57:40,540 --> 00:57:46,210 Dear Twitter friends,please be aware that there have been alot of 902 00:57:46,750 --> 00:57:48,840 claim-to-be Guo Wengui's Twitter accounts 903 00:57:49,220 --> 00:57:51,010 Ihope you guys can manage to follow the real one. 904 00:57:51,220 --> 00:57:56,390 Youtube And at the same time, don't forget to subscribe to my channel when you're watching my video on Youtube. 905 00:57:56,640 --> 00:57:57,560 Don't forget to hit the subscribe button. 906 00:57:57,810 --> 00:58:00,020 Thirdly,I'd like to tellallof my Twitter friends that 907 00:58:00,270 --> 00:58:05,940 the third episode will last longer than usualthe content will be very rich 908 00:58:06,270 --> 00:58:09,320 We have to get into details especially when we are discussing with Dr. Chen Xiaoping,the Doctor of Law. 909 00:58:09,780 --> 00:58:11,110 And Mr. Chen's showis a must-watch for me 910 00:58:11,400 --> 00:58:16,030 Mr. HePing's and Mr. Baosheng's show as well are a must-watch 911 00:58:16,200 --> 00:58:20,080 They are meaningful shows 912 00:58:20,210 --> 00:58:25,040 Those shows have widened my horizon in areas of law and media. 913 00:58:25,210 --> 00:58:27,050 They have helped me find out the truth too 914 00:58:27,210 --> 00:58:32,880 57 AndI believe Mingjing which now has 57 luxurious offices 915 00:58:33,050 --> 00:58:35,800 has become more mature. 916 00:58:35,930 --> 00:58:39,470 Andl believe the Chinese media industry willjustbecome healthierand healthier. 917 00:58:39,600 --> 00:58:43,770 Ihere to appeal to all of my Twitter friends 918 00:58:43,940 --> 00:58:46,610 to deem the court hearings of my employees in Dalian seriously 919 00:58:46,770 --> 00:58:48,900 and to follow the case until it is brought to an end. 920 00:58:49,030 --> 00:58:53,200 lam looking forward to settling this case a good example 921 00:58:53,280 --> 00:58:56,820 of rule by law. 922 00:58:57,330 --> 00:59:00,370 Andlalso hope my employees and employees'families well. 923 00:59:00,750 --> 00:59:04,580 Their new life will begin today 924 00:59:04,790 --> 00:59:05,830 What they have been through was too tough. 925 00:59:06,500 --> 00:59:11,710 Lastly,I'd like to thank Mr. He Ping and Mr Chen Xiaoping 926 00:59:11,920 --> 00:59:14,340 forall of your comments made to me in the show. 927 00:59:14,550 --> 00:59:15,470 AndIwant to thank my Twitter friends for your sincere support. 928 00:59:15,720 --> 00:59:19,680 We should be grateful for GuoQiTiao as well. 929 00:59:20,270 --> 00:59:25,140 Guo and thanks our network friends. Chen Xiaoping: Right,thank you Mr 930 00:59:25,550 --> 00:59:27,050 We'll see you in the next broadcast.