Prominent philanthropist Chen Xingjia's annual salary exceeding 700,000 yuan at the foundation sparks controversy, foundation responds.

Recently, well-known philanthropist Chen Xingjia was caught in a controversy over his annual salary exceeding 700,000 yuan in 2024. According to the annual report released by the Henghui Public Welfare Foundation in Shenzhen on its official website, Chen Xingjia's total pre-tax income from the foundation was about 730,100 yuan, far exceeding his income from his time in politics. On the afternoon of January 16th, staff from the Henghui Public Welfare Foundation in Shenzhen told reporters that the foundation's financial expenditures have been audited, and the Civil Affairs Department has noticed the concerns raised by netizens regarding the issue of salaries and conducted inquiries. The foundation has also provided corresponding responses, and after verification by the Civil Affairs Department, no problems were found.