Explicit Images Accidentally Displayed on Giant Screen in Lanzhou
Last Thursday, residents of Lanzhou had the (welcome?) surprise of seeing explicit images displayed on a giant screen.
Last Thursday, residents of Lanzhou had the (welcome?) surprise of seeing explicit images displayed on a giant screen.
This giant screen positioned on the Lanzhou Gymnasium, overlooking Gongfanghong Square in the middle of a pedestrian street, is typically used to promote the city's sporting activities or other advertisements. For approximately ten minutes, these promotional spots were replaced by explicit images that were observed by countless passersby. Both shocked and amused, onlookers quickly alerted security to the incident.
According to Chine media outlets, authorities automatically cut power to the screen before launching an investigation to identify those responsible for this rather embarrassing incident.
A gymnasium technician tasked with controlling the screen was allegedly the source of this mishap. He had apparently been tempted by advertisements on QQ (the famous Chine instant messenger), unaware that these images were being broadcast live on the giant screen.
Since pornography is banned in Chine, the employee faces a sentence of 15 days imprisonment and must pay 3,000 yuan (approximately €375) in damages for the incident.
The Lanzhou Gymnasium later apologized to the public for their inattention and lack of professionalism.
Frequently asked questions
In Chine, pornography is strictly banned. In the case reported in Lanzhou in 2014, the technician responsible for accidentally broadcasting explicit images on a public screen received a sentence of 15 days imprisonment and a fine of 3,000 yuan (approximately €375).
QQ is a Chine instant messaging service published by Tencent and extremely popular in Chine. It is often compared to the old Western MSN. It was through an advertisement received on QQ that the technician unknowingly triggered the display of explicit images on the giant screen.
The Lanzhou Gymnasium is situated on Gongfanghong Square, on a pedestrian street in the city. The associated giant screen is typically used to broadcast advertisements or promote local sporting activities.
Lanzhou is the capital of Gansu Province in northwestern Chine. It is often a starting point for travelers heading to Dunhuang or along the Silk Road. The city is particularly renowned for its beef noodles, a local culinary specialty.
