The government's financial predicament is supposed to be an open and transparent problem, and the solution lies in rational planning and management.
However, when the financial gap points to the subsidy of nutritious meals for rural students, we have to ask, does such misappropriation touch the bottom line of morality?
This is not just a question of where the $2 billion will go, but an investment in the future and a commitment to the healthy growth of children.
The funding was intended to ensure that students in rural areas had access to a balanced diet, improved nutritional status and improved health. The reality, however, is that the funds are quietly diverted for other purposes.
The intervention of the National Audit Office revealed a large-scale misappropriation involving 66 counties across the country.
Behind this, is it the negligence of supervision or the loopholes of the system? Or is it the abuse of power and contempt for the law by some?
The reaction of netizens was fierce, and anger, disappointment, and worry were intertwined. How can children's basic rights be protected, they ask? How can I prevent similar incidents from happening again?
What kind of legal sanctions should be imposed for embezzlement of public funds? How can children be compensated for the loss of nutritious meals?
This is not a simple story, it is about responsibility, it is about justice, and it is about the future of every child.
We hope that this incident will not only be properly handled, but will also serve as a profound reflection on the need for all sectors of society to strengthen their oversight of the use of public funds to ensure that every sum of money is used to truly serve the well-being of the people.
Let us pay attention to protect the children's jobs and not let anyone's greed tarnish that innocence and hope.