Scandal in China: the emperor's palace was turned into a private club for the rich

The Chinese authorities had to refute reports that the former imperial palace in Beijing is used as a private club for the rich, BBC reports. If you believe these rumors, a scheme acted in the palace, thanks to which it was possible to take it “for rent” for 150 thousand dollars and relax with the royal scope.

The Chinese media have disseminated scandalous information that wealthy people get access to the restored part of the Beijing Forbidden City, where they can arrange parties for relatives and friends. To do this, they must become members of the club, a contribution when entering into which is the same 150 thousand dollars. This news caused a great resonance in communist China.

We are talking about part of the complex of former Chinese emperors, which was destroyed during a fire in 1920. She was restored six years ago for the money of a businessman from Hong Kong. The Chinese authorities claim that the palace is used only for conducting excursions, seminars and press conferences.

Only last week, another scandal erupted around the forbidden city in Beijing. Then seven valuable objects were stolen from the museum. Soon the suspect was captured , part of the abducted man was returned.