January 12 (Wu Jiaju) - On January 12, the People's Court Announcement Network published an apology statement from Wu, the other party involved in the "Haidilao urination" incident, and his parents.
The statement indicates that in the early morning of February 24, 2025, Tang and Wu dined at a restaurant after drinking alcohol. During the meal, they engaged in inappropriate behavior, and Wu posted the video online, seriously infringing upon the restaurant's legitimate rights. Following a trial by the Huangpu District People's Court of Shanghai, the court ordered Tang and his guardian to issue a public apology and compensate for costs including tableware damage, cleaning and disinfection fees, business losses, reputational damage, and legal expenses. The judgment is now in effect.
Mr. Wu stated that he deeply realized his wrongdoing and sincerely apologized to Sichuan Xinpai Catering Management Group Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Laopai Catering Management Co., Ltd. He also accepted criticism and education from his parents, school, police, court, and consumers online, and will learn from this lesson and correct his mistakes.
Image from the People's Court Announcement WebsitePreviously, on January 8, the People's Court Announcement Network published an apology statement from Tang, the party involved in the "Haidilao urination" incident, and his parents.
According to Tianyancha, the Haidilao Group currently comprises 115 companies, including Sichuan Xinpai Catering Management Group Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Laopai Catering Management Co., Ltd. Sichuan Xinpai Catering Management Group Co., Ltd. is one of the 13 core companies.
According to the People's Court Daily, the "Haidilao urination" incident stemmed from a game of "Truth or Dare" between Tang and his friends in a private room at Haidilao. After losing a round, Tang, seeking thrills, stood on the table and urinated into the boiling hot pot. His friend Wu filmed the incident and posted it on WeChat Moments. The video quickly appeared on popular online platforms and attracted widespread attention.
Following the incident, some netizens criticized Xiao Tang and Xiao Wu's absurd behavior, while others questioned Haidilao's brand environment and food safety. (End)
