The Full Details of the Campaign Against Quan Hongchan Have Come to Light, Revealing a List of 22 Insiders.

Are we pushing Quan Hongchan towards retirement? The names of 22 industry insiders have been revealed (Hotspot Frontline)

[People News] On April 10, a statement from the Guangzhou police appeared to conclude the online harassment directed at Quan Hongchan: 31-year-old Xu Mou, an ordinary enthusiast and the owner of a WeChat group with 282 members, was detained for 10 days for repeatedly insulting Quan Hongchan. On April 12, the public's attention was drawn to the leak of a list of 22 'insiders' from the core group of 'industry insiders' within the 282-member WeChat group, which once again shocked netizens. They have called for a thorough investigation into the 'industry insiders' in the group, believing that this is not merely a case of 'netizens insulting' but rather that 'someone within the sports community is engaging in misconduct.'

The group operates with clear divisions of labour; who are these 22 'industry insiders'?

Let’s first examine who these 22 'industry insiders' are.

Active diving athletes: 8, including Chen Yuxi, Chen Yiwen, Chang Yani, Long Daoyi, Yang Jian, and others.

Retired athletes: 5, including former world champion Hu Yadan.

Referees: 3, consisting of 1 international referee and 2 national referees.

Media professionals: 4, including diving-specialised reporter Yang Shuo.

Local team coaches: 2.

While the authenticity of this list still requires verification, what is alarming is the 'assembly line operation' of this group, with a level of professional division of labour that leaves many legitimate self-media outlets feeling embarrassed:

First, there is the 'Sharp Hunter Group'. This group specialises in closely monitoring every competition and interview video, using a magnifying glass to find material. Whenever Quan Hongchan makes a mistake in her speech or shows even the slightest flaw in her diving technique, they seize the opportunity like it's a treasure and quickly share it in the group for everyone to 'evaluate'.

Next, we have the 'Diligent Recorder'. They are indifferent to how hard Quan Hongchan trains; their sole focus is on her social media activity. What outfits she wears, what makeup she uses, how many centimetres she has grown, and how many kilograms she has gained are all under their watchful eye. The physical changes Quan Hongchan undergoes during her growth period are not viewed as challenges of adolescence, but rather as prime material for criticism.

The most impressive is the 'Core Technology Group'. This group consists of elite engineers in the field of dominance, adept at editing, assembling, and even employing face-swapping technology. They can transform a standard interview into one that appears 'disrespectful', and manipulate interactions between teammates into a dramatic 'palace intrigue'.

Lastly, there is the 'Wide Dissemination Group'. The processed 'black material' spreads through various channels, creating a complete and efficient industrial chain.

So, the group leader Xu, who can rally active national athletes, referees, and coaches, is he merely an ordinary enthusiast? Where does he derive such significant influence? Is there some underlying conflict of interest at play?

Some speculate that he may have an extensive network of connections.

However, let's consider the role of journalists. They not only write reports but can also influence the direction of public opinion. As for referees, they hold authority at the competition venue, responsible for scoring and determining the athletes' fates. Athletes, on the other hand, compete on the field alongside the world's best. So why should these individuals heed the call of a 31-year-old ordinary diving enthusiast?

There must be an underlying motive driven by interests. When one person raises their hand, 282 respond; this is not merely a call, but rather a convergence of like-minded individuals. Without the binding of interests, who would dedicate four years to a group focused solely on defaming an Olympic champion? How could an ordinary person sway such a significant situation? There must be an unseen hand orchestrating this connection among individuals. Who could it be?

How did Quan Hongchan's physical data get leaked?

There have been persistent rumours that within a group known as the 'Splash Conqueror Alliance,' a significant amount of Quan Hongchan's undisclosed health reports, weight data accurate to the kilogram, and even her private training activities in the dormitory are being shared.

An ordinary 31-year-old named Xu could not possibly conjure up so many details from thin air. If this information is indeed true, it constitutes 'leaking secrets.' Quan Hongchan's physical development data, health check indicators, and even her psychological state in the dormitory are all highly confidential during closed training. How did an outsider like Xu gain access to this information? If industry insiders provided such internal data, it would violate the 'infringement of citizens' personal information law.' The implications of this situation suggest that the data circulating in the online harassment group, which undermines Quan Hongchan's mental state, is indeed authentic.

As long as it is determined that the informant is an insider—be it a coach, teammate, or staff member who privately shared information with Xu —this case will shift from being administrative to a criminal offence for violating citizens' personal information. If these 22 individuals in the group not only observed but also provided 'material' to undermine Quan Hongchan, then this constitutes a premeditated act of 'workplace exclusion.'

If these 22 'insiders' are not identified, even if one Xu is apprehended, there will inevitably be others like Wang (Wang) and Li (Li) in the future. Only by holding these internal traitors accountable—by stripping them of their public positions and imposing lifetime bans—can we genuinely protect Quan Hongchan.

The 'zero-sum game' within the system: stepping on one while lifting another.

Xu created this group, called the 'Splash Conquerors Alliance,' with a clear objective: to suppress Quan Hongchan. Following the logic of 'stepping on one while lifting another,' the group's aim is to bolster the other end of the profit chain.

They specifically targeted Quan Hongchan during her critical developmental phase from 2025 to 2026. At this time, Quan Hongchan was extremely anxious about her weight, and Xu initiated a 'daily body judgment' within the group, maliciously leaking these screenshots to Xiaohongshu and Douyin. This was not mere random insults; it was a calculated effort to instil deep self-doubt in Quan Hongchan, ultimately aiming to 'force her into retirement.'

Thus, we must first clarify who these 22 industry insiders intend to 'lift'?

A screenshot from the group chat might reveal this secret. The chat record mentions: If possible, we hope to transform this group into a fan club for Chen Yuxi, where we can curse Quan Hongchan daily, which would also be quite satisfying.

It is important to note that this perspective may not reflect Chen Yuxi's own views, and we are not specifically criticising her. However, examining Chen Yuxi's background reveals that Quan Hongchan, who comes from a grassroots upbringing, represents a challenge to the elite class.

Chen Yuxi hails from a distinguished sports family in Shanghai. Her grandfather was a renowned gymnast, her father, Chen Jian, is a senior gymnastics coach at the Shanghai Xuhui District Sports Institute, and her mother serves as an associate professor at the Shanghai University of Sport. This family exemplifies a traditional 'aristocratic lineage' that has been entrenched in the sports system for three generations.

While Quan Hongchan was running through the muddy fields of rural Zhanjiang, Chen Yuxi was growing up in the research office of a sports university. She was exposed to advanced sports physiology analysis and received a bilingual elite education. In the footage we see, she is the gymnast who speaks fluent English, responds with ease, and embodies an international presence; yet behind the scenes, there is a network of connections and influence built by three generations of her family within the sports community in Shanghai and across the nation.

Within the sports system, Chen Yuxi is seen as 'one of their own.' The 22 industry insiders—judges, reporters, and coaches—many of whom likely share intricate mentor-student bonds or professional relationships with the Chen family. In their eyes, Chen Yuxi epitomises the image of Chinese diving: she comes from a respectable background, has received higher education, and presents an impressive persona.

For this group of industry elites, the emergence of Quan Hongchan feels like a 'barbarian' intruding into their exclusive club. They are unable to accept a child who struggles with Mandarin, comes from a humble background, and dove into the sport to save her mother, as she repeatedly defeats their meticulously crafted 'elite template' in competitions.

Can we speculate that as long as Quan Hongchan's image suffers due to online harassment, at that point, teammates who are more 'elite' in terms of image, have better English skills, and hail from more prominent families—the so-called 'celestial beings' of the sports world—will seamlessly take over these resources?

This explains why these 22 individuals chose to stand behind Xu. In their subconscious, safeguarding Chen Yuxi's commercial value equates to preserving their own sense of superiority within this class.
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