Gossip: Gallup execs fired for political reasons?

A Danwei source has sent in some gossip:

I hear that Gallup’s entire senior management was been laid-off by the US parent on Wednesday last week, following heavy pressure from the local authorities. Apparently Gallup has been somewhat too supportive of a certain “government” across the straits, despite frequent warnings.

When contacted by telephone, Gallup’s press officer said that she “had no information about this matter”.

Although foreign research and survey companies operate in China with a great deal more freedom than foreign media companies, the information collecting business is still considered sensitive here. But what exactly happened at Gallup? Please send further information to jeremy -at- danwei.org.

UPDATE: See ESWN for some other information about Gallup

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