(Update: see Ray's comments below. I originally had 'sacked' in the title which is probably too harsh given he is reassigned to another post.) Out of the recent bullet train crash near Wenzhou, I think one of the biggest lessons for the Ministry of Rail is the importance of good PR. Spokesperson Wang Yongping (王勇平) has created many controversies and was subject of a lot of … [Read more...] about Ministry of Rail spokesperson Wang Yongping dismissed
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China Bullet Train Crash, and the organic nature of public relations
PR, as in public relations, is an art. Over the last few days I have been watching Wang Yongping (王勇平) addressing the Chinese press on the bullet train crash. On one hand, I feel bad for him, for he was genuinely trying to relay facts. On the other hand, I thought he really bungled on certain issues which created controversies that shouldn't have been in the first place. For … [Read more...] about China Bullet Train Crash, and the organic nature of public relations
CCTV panel criticizing government handling of D301 and D3115 crash
I have been following the development of the D301 and D3115 bullet train crash in Wenzhou. Following segment is from CCTV of a panel criticizing how the Chinese government has handled the rescue and investigation so far. The burying of train D301's head really doesn't make sense. The panel raises quite a few issues and I can see the Ministry of Rail having a daunting task … [Read more...] about CCTV panel criticizing government handling of D301 and D3115 crash
CCTV reports D301’s blackbox recovered
The Chinese media has been pressing for information relating to why didn't the D301 train stop in time and instead rear-ended the D3115. In the latest press conference over the collision, Ministry of Rail spokesperson Wang Yongping (王勇平) informed the press that the 'blackbox' for the D301 train has been recovered and experts are investigating the cause of the crash. So far, 38 … [Read more...] about CCTV reports D301’s blackbox recovered