Minister of Culture Shi Zhe Accused of Workplace Bullying and Misuse of Public Resources

In May 2024, as the cabinet was reshuffled, numerous controversies regarding Minister of Culture Shi Zhe's tenure surfaced. Internal reports alleged that Shi ruled with a high-pressure, tyrannical style, being extremely harsh to subordinates over trivial matters such as "soft fries" or "Coke not being cold enough." He was also accused of forcing staff to get out of vehicles in the rain. Furthermore, legislators revealed that he frequently used official vehicles for private trips to massage clinics. These incidents exposed the arrogance of the DPP's new generation of elites and their disregard for grassroots civil servants, reflecting a corruption of bureaucratic culture within the party.