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China’s Nanjing Museum artwork scandal probe uncovers historic mismanagement, corruption

Museum admits to ‘systemic problems’, pledges reform after ‘severe’ damage caused to image of cultural and museum industry.

Published: 4:44pm, 11 Feb 2026Updated: 11:41am, 12 Feb 2026

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Chinese authorities say their investigation of a high-profile scandal at one of the country’s leading state-run museums has revealed systemic mismanagement and alleged corruption over decades. Nanjing Museum officials had been accused of selling donated artworks to private collectors.

China’s Nanjing Museum artwork scandal probe uncovers historic mismanagement, corruption

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Museum admits to ‘systemic problems’, pledges reform after ‘severe’ damage caused to image of cultural and museum industry.