In a surprising turn of events, three Chinese judges have gained popularity as livestreamers. They sold hairy crabs online to over 200,000 viewers, all to help a family in need pay off their debts.
On October 31st, a court in Nanjing’s Gaochun District transformed into a live streaming studio. Three judges participated in a two-and-a-half-hour broadcast hosted on the city’s official court account.
The livestream showed the three hosts displaying fresh hairy crabs, pointing out the differences between males and females, and explaining important legal details alongside their sales pitches.
One of the judges began speaking with a smile, holding a male crab and unexpectedly launching into a brief explanation of “quasi-personal bankruptcy.”
The broadcast was part of a program designed to help people with debts honestly sell their possessions, pay off what they owe, and learn about recent changes to the bankruptcy process.
Judges go viral selling crabs on livestream
These crabs came from a pond owned by Qiu Lan, whose parents had previously worked on ships. After a shipping accident left them deeply in debt over ten years ago, they started farming crabs. Unfortunately, they faced constant difficulties and poor harvests, leaving them with over 800,000 yuan (about $112,000) in debt.
In September 2025, after Qiu’s parents filed for a limited bankruptcy, the court found their debts were due to unfortunate circumstances, not irresponsible spending. To help them, officials created a plan where money from their crab sales would go straight towards paying off their debts. If that wasn’t enough, the court offered low-interest loans to cover the remaining amount.
The stream managed to get 200,000 viewers.With the harvest at risk due to unusually high temperatures, the court reached out to Xing Qingsong, a National People’s Congress deputy and expert in aquaculture. He responded by sending technicians to help save the crops.
Wow, the livestream was a huge success! By the time it ended, they’d gotten over 100 orders for crabs – they almost sold out everything they had! The best part is, all the money from those orders is going straight into an account managed by the court, so it’s being held safely for everyone who deserves to be repaid.
Court employees shared with local news outlets that this was their first time selling produce online, and they organized the event in their spare time. In addition to selling crabs, the judges used the online broadcast to educate the public about the law and to explain China’s new trial program for personal bankruptcy.
A unique livestream gained a lot of attention on Chinese social media, with many people applauding the judges’ imaginative and kind approach.
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2025-11-10 20:19