Peace Mantra or Ping'an Jing (simplified Chinese: 平安经; traditional Chinese: 平安經; pinyin: Píng'ān Jīng) is a Chinese book by former Jilin public security official He Dian. Despite its repetitive content (the book consists entirely of lines stating "Let...be safe" (。。。平安)), the book was promoted substantially by local authorities, leading to a controversy and discussions online about the practice of insincerely praising Chinese government officials and leaders.[2] He was fired due to the controversy.[3]

Peace Mantra
Ping'an Jing
AuthorHe Dian (贺电)
LanguageChinese
PublisherPeople's Publishing House[1]
Publication place China
Pages356
ISBN9787501459339

References

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  1. ^ Tone, Sixth (2020-07-29). "Jilin Official's Repetitive Book Panned by Chinese Netizens". Sixth Tone. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  2. ^ "Chinese policeman's Peace Mantra book, praised by authorities, sparks ridicule". South China Morning Post. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  3. ^ "China sacks senior police officer over 'absurd' Peace Mantra book". South China Morning Post. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-26.