Scandal at Beijing Institute of Technology Sparks New Outrage: Another Testament to the CCP’s Degenerate DNA

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[People News] On April 19, Chang Xuqiang, a 2023 master's student at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Vehicles at Beijing Institute of Technology, publicly accused the school's Deputy Dean and Professor, Gong Lin (male), of sexual harassment and an improper sexual relationship, which he claims led to his development of moderate depression and mild anxiety. Chang alleges that Gong used his position in 2022 to leak interview questions during graduate admissions and subsequently maintained an improper relationship with him. Gong is married with two children. Following the exposure of the incident, the university responded swiftly, expelling Gong from the Communist Party on April 20, removing him from all administrative roles, and terminating his employment. Netizens have denounced the corruption and moral decay of CCP-affiliated universities, with some bluntly stating: “This is a microcosm of the CCP system!” The incident has triggered a public outcry, reflecting deeper issues of corruption and a culture of promiscuity within the Communist Party’s upper ranks.

The Gong Lin scandal at Beijing Institute of Technology has struck like a hammer blow, tearing away the fig leaf that conceals the CCP system's moral decay. An already-married deputy dean engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a male student not only exposes personal depravity but also highlights the deeply rooted culture of promiscuity within the CCP system. From top-level leaders to grassroots officials, corruption and sex scandals are commonplace. This incident is merely the tip of the iceberg, revealing the degenerate nature of the CCP’s ruling culture.

Historical Roots of the CCP’s Promiscuity

The CCP’s culture of promiscuity can be traced back to its founding. The sexual scandals of successive Party leaders provide vivid illustrations of this “genetic trait.” Mao Zedong’s private life was notoriously debauched. According to his personal physician, Dr. Li Zhisui, in The Private Life of Chairman Mao, Mao spent his later years indulging in sexual relations with numerous young women, even sharing “female companions” with his guards in swimming pools. Such behaviours were seen as “privileges” within the top echelons of the CCP, with no one daring to hold him accountable.

The Jiang Zemin era was even more scandalous. According to a 2015 report by The Epoch Times, Jiang was linked to multiple actresses and the wives of high-ranking officials. His web of mistresses even influenced political decisions. During the Hu Jintao and Xi Jinping administrations, sex scandals became associated with elite power players: the Bo Xilai case involved multiple women, and Zhou Yongkang was exposed for maintaining relations with dozens of women. Trading power for sex became a norm in officialdom. These cases show that the promiscuous behaviour of CCP elites is not merely personal indulgence but a direct consequence of unchecked power.

Institutional Roots of the Gong Lin Scandal

The Gong Lin incident is not an isolated case, but rather a manifestation of the CCP’s promiscuity gene. Universities, as strongholds of CCP ideology, are expected to be moral bastions. Instead, they’ve become breeding grounds for corruption. Gong used his position as deputy dean to leak interview questions, manipulate selection processes, and engage in an inappropriate relationship with a student—clear signs of the intersection between abuse of power and moral degradation. One netizen commented, “This isn’t a personal problem—it’s a systemic one!” University management is under the strict control of the Party Committee, lacking independent oversight. Power is concentrated in the hands of a few, fostering corruption and sexual favours. According to Caixin in 2023, many university professors in recent years have been reported for sexual harassment, yet most schools downplayed the cases, enabling the spread of misconduct. The swift action taken against Gong may be a result of public pressure, rather than internal reflection by the system.

The consequences of this culture extend far beyond the individuals involved. Firstly, it undermines educational fairness and academic integrity. Gong’s leaking of exam questions and manipulation of selection processes turned students like Chang Xuqiang into pawns in a power game, leaving disadvantaged students with no hope of success. Secondly, it erodes the moral fabric of society. The sex scandals of top CCP officials permeate into broader society, turning power-for-sex deals into an unspoken norm and damaging public ethics. Chang’s depression and anxiety are the tragic embodiment of this toxic culture. Finally, it weakens the legitimacy of CCP rule. As one internet user put it: “If even professors act like this, how can we still believe in the so-called ‘great, glorious, and correct’ Party?” The exposure of Gong’s misconduct has further eroded public trust in the CCP.

Global Impact of the CCP’s Promiscuous Culture

The CCP’s culture of promiscuity harms not only its domestic environment but also spreads abroad with its expanding global influence. Radio Free Asia reported in 2024 that sexual scandals involving Chinese officials have frequently occurred in the context of Belt and Road projects. For instance, an executive from a Chinese state-owned enterprise was accused of keeping multiple mistresses in Africa, sparking local protests. This culture of corruption tarnishes China’s international image and makes the so-called “China model” a global laughingstock. Though the Gong Lin scandal took place in a university, it shares the same roots as high-level power-sex transactions, underscoring the pervasive decay of the CCP’s ruling culture.

Conclusion

The sex scandal involving Gong Lin at Beijing Institute of Technology is yet another piece of damning evidence of the CCP’s promiscuous DNA. From Mao Zedong to Jiang Zemin, and now down to university professors, the Party’s power structure has continually enabled the spread of sexual corruption. Gong’s downfall might bring some justice to Chang Xuqiang, but as long as the CCP system persists, such scandals will keep emerging. This culture of promiscuity not only destroys individuals and families but also corrodes societal trust and undermines the foundation of the nation. 

(Originally published by People News)