For those just joining, here is the forensic timeline of the scandal:
A growing minority is turning on Peach Media. While the leaks are salacious, critics argue that Peach Media is a vigilante platform with no editorial oversight. By releasing the family photos (including images of the Su children), Peach Media has pivoted from “accountability” to “digital arson.” peach media tang yufei and su yutang family hot
One legal commentator wrote: “If Tang Yufei took money from Su Jinhai, that’s a civil dispute. If Peach Media leaked the minor’s face, that’s a criminal offense.” For those just joining, here is the forensic
A darker (and unverified) thread on the anonymous forum Liushui claims that "family hot" refers to a private family argument video that was accidentally livestreamed via Tang’s social media account. The video allegedly captures Tang Yufei, Su Yutang, and Su’s parents screaming about a missing RMB 50 million investment. A growing minority is turning on Peach Media
To understand why this story is "hot," one must understand Peach Media’s controversial editorial strategy. Unlike state-run outlets, Peach Media thrives on semi-anonymous tips, leaked chat logs, and "hot family" dynamics—a term they popularized to describe the behind-the-scenes power struggles within wealthy clans.
Industry insiders note that Peach Media has been sitting on a dossier regarding the Su family for over six months. The leak of the specific phrase "Tang Yufei and Su Yutang family hot" appears to stem from a Weibo screenshot that went viral in late December 2024. The screenshot allegedly shows a Peach Media editor asking contributors to "verify the heat level" of a story involving Tang’s secret ties to the Su family’s internal trust fund dispute.