Guo Qigang returned to China to surrender

In a significant development, Guo Qigang, a fugitive job criminal suspect, has returned to China and surrendered to the authorities, thanks to the coordinated efforts of various institutions. The International Fugitive Recovery Office under the Central Anti-Corruption Coordination Group played a crucial role in this achievement.

Guo Qigang, born in August 1963, was the former party secretary of State Investment Power Holding Company Limited, a subsidiary of State Development and Investment Group Co Ltd. He fled the country in July 2019, accused of serious job-related offences. The case-handling authorities have already seized and frozen his properties involved in the case in accordance with the law.

The news of Guo Qigang's return has led to a mixed reaction from Chinese social media users, with some expressing their opinions on the matter. While some netizens praised the efforts of the authorities in bringing him back to face justice, others criticized his actions and called for severe punishment.

A user commented, "Heartache Guo Biting, what a good high jump champion, had to marry into the gambling family, married the wrong person." Another user expressed their surprise upon learning that Guo Qigang was accused of corruption, saying, "I'm sorry I'm sorry, I read it as Huo Qigang, I was shocked these country's assholes, can we fight for no leniency 🔪."

However, some users displayed cognitive errors in their reactions. For instance, one user believed that overseas corrupt officials return to China only because they have spent all their money abroad and want to retire. Another user thought that the authorities persuaded corrupt officials to come back, while a third user assumed that those who did not return were leading an elegant life on their yachts.

It is important to note that the correct cognition should be based on the understanding that in addition to overseas greedy officials, there are various factors that drive them to surrender and face justice. The case of Guo Qigang serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, regardless of their social status or connections.