Child breaks 116,000 yuan vase in National Art Museum, sparks debate on compensation
In a shocking incident at the National Art Museum in Zibo, Shandong Province, a child accidentally broke a Huaguang ceramic vase with a price tag of 116,000 yuan. The incident, caught on video by a netizen, has since gone viral, raising questions about who should bear the responsibility for the costly damage.
The video shows the family of the child in distress, with the museum stating that the vase belonged to a company and it was unclear how compensation would be handled. The child, realizing the magnitude of his mistake, tearfully asked his parents if he had caused them trouble.
The incident has sparked heated discussions among netizens, with some pointing out that most porcelain items are usually protected by glass, but this particular vase was left unprotected. As a result, some argue that the responsibility lies with the museum and the child should not be held accountable.
In a surprising turn of events, the person in charge of the museum announced that the child would not be required to pay for the damage. The museum assumed 80% of the responsibility, while Zibo Cultural Tourism assumed 20%, leading to the decision to exempt the child from liability.
Many netizens have praised Zibo Museum for their thoughtful handling of the situation, noting that in other places, the child may have been held responsible for the costly accident. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proper protection and supervision in museums to prevent such accidents from occurring in the future.