Xi Purges Shaolin Temple Head? $3B Empire, 51 Mistresses & 170 Kids Rock China!

Beneath the monk’s robes was a hidden empire, run like a corporation. On the Dharma throne sat a CEO-like abbot, emerging from meditation in luxury cars, silk robes, and million-yuan prayer beads. That man was Shi Yongxin — abbot of the Shaolin Temple. Once hailed as the face of Chinese Buddhism, he is now at the heart of the decade’s most explosive religious scandal. From a modest novice, Shi transformed the ancient temple into a global money-making machine, with dozens of subsidiaries, hundreds of brands, and incense revenue in the billions. Nicknamed the “Political Monk” and “Buddhist CEO,” he served in China’s National People’s Congress and had deep ties to top officials. Behind the prestige lay a lavish lifestyle, affairs, real estate speculation, and serious embezzlement claims. His arrest sent social media into a frenzy. Allegations dismissed a decade ago resurfaced like a slap to the system that once protected him. The lingering questions: Who lifted him to power — and who finally brought him down? Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth content about China!    / @chinainsider-tv   00:00 - Intro 02:04 - The “Political Monk” and “Buddhist CEO” 04:22 - Lavish Lifestyle Sparks Controversy 05:58 - Global Expansion and Aggressive Land Buys in Australia 08:22 - Affairs with Multiple Women and Alleged Mistress Sponsorship 11:15 - Who protected him 10 years ago—and who abandoned him now? #xijinping #corruption #headofshaolintemple