Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-19 10:55Core Viewpoint - New Oriental Education Technology Group's CEO, Zhou Chenggang, is rumored to be under investigation for allegedly misappropriating company interests through related-party transactions, leading to a significant drop in the stock price of Oriental Selection [1][4]. Group 1: Stock Market Reaction - Following the rumors, Oriental Selection's stock price fell by 20.89% to HKD 34.32, after previously reaching a two-year high of HKD 53.7, which represented a gain of over 23.5% [1][4]. Group 2: Company Response - New Oriental's founder, Yu Minhong, labeled the rumors as "complete nonsense" and stated that the company has initiated legal proceedings against the false claims [3][4]. - Oriental Selection issued a statement denying the allegations and confirmed that the average commission rate is below 20%, contrary to claims that it has been over 30% [6][9]. Group 3: Regulatory Context - The rumors surfaced amid concerns regarding potential regulatory changes affecting the live-streaming sales industry, which could impact Oriental Selection's business model if high commission rates are restricted [8].