The 'CEO monk' of China's Shaolin Temple under investigation for corruption
by editors@theworld.org (Hannah Chanatry) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6YYN9)
The Shaolin Temple has multiple claims to fame: Buddhist monastery, martial arts training ground, and major pop culture reference. Now, it's getting a new kind of attention: Its leader has just come under investigation for alleged embezzlement. We look at what Shi Yongxin is accused of, and why it matters given the global brand of this iconic temple. James Robson, a Harvard University professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, joins host Carolyn Beeler to discuss.