The situation was creating massive tension across the country. The President hadn't issued a statement yet, he was still abroad, though he'd likely taken an emergency flight back the moment he heard the news.
Huo Ting Cheng's jaw tightened as he read. This was explosive. Politically, socially, and legally, this would send shockwaves through every level of government.
"Secretary Li," he said without looking up, his voice was cold and controlled. "Last night, after we cleaned up the site, did any footage leak out? Who could have posted these videos and files?"
Even though some faces in the images and videos had been blurred, the content was still deeply traumatizing and inflammatory. It was designed to create chaos.
