Freedom of Expression and Consumer Rights: Reflections on the Tan Qindong Incident.
In recent years, China has made amazing achievements in various fields, and a number of outstanding young talents have emerged, who have quietly contributed to the prosperity of the country. In this great national process, the medical field has always been highly valued, and in order to protect the health of the people, it has continuously cultivated talents and developed drugs for the benefit of hundreds of millions of people.
However, as we have learned in the news in the past, the case of Tan Qindong, M.D., has attracted a lot of attention and made us reflect on the importance of free speech and consumer rights. Tan Qindong was arrested across the province for criticizing the "Hongmao medicinal liquor" and saying that it is not suitable for the elderly, an incident that occurred five years ago but is still a source of concern.
Looking back at the cause of the incident, in 2018, Tan Qindong criticized the false propaganda of "Hongmao Medicinal Liquor" with his expertise, arguing that its efficacy was exaggerated, especially for the elderly. This point of view spread rapidly on social **, arousing heated discussions among consumers, but also caused strong dissatisfaction from the "Hongmao Medicinal Liquor" company, which led to ** intervention and the arrest of Tan Qindong. However, after the retrial, the results showed that he was only expressing his personal opinion and had no malicious attempt to smear him.
This incident profoundly reflects the importance of freedom of expression and consumer rights. As a consumer, it is normal to check the reviews and opinions of others before purchasing a product, but when consumers criticize a product because it does not meet expectations, it should not be the target of business suppression. Consumers' rights to defend their rights should be respected, which is key to maintaining a fair and transparent consumption environment.
Tan Qindong's story tells us that freedom of speech and consumer rights are part of social progress. We need to protect our rights and interests while pursuing product quality to ensure a more fair and transparent consumption environment. This means that we need to be brave enough to express our opinions, but we also need to understand and respect the views of others. In the age of the internet, speech travels quickly, so we need to be especially careful to ensure that our words do not trigger misunderstandings or inappropriate reactions.
In addition to freedom of expression, consumer rights are equally important. When we buy products, we should insist on protecting our rights and interests, if the products do not meet the publicity or have quality problems, we have the right to make reasonable criticism and complaints, and should not be unduly suppressed. This requires us to be more proactive in understanding our rights and interests and to find legal ways to protect them.
Finally, the reflection on the Tan Qindong incident tells us that as a society, we need to pay more attention to and promote the progress of freedom of speech and consumer rights protection, so as to ensure that everyone can express their views and protect their rights and interests in a fair and just environment. This is not only beneficial to individuals, but also to the progress and development of society. We should cherish these rights and strive to uphold them in order to build a more harmonious and just society.