
That's one hell of a beating! Can't imagine that it's just for a couple of guys who stole a cellphone, or a purse. Unless the guy from whom it was stolen was a psycho!
I checked the Chinese website it was originally broadcast on: potato web. No mention there of the reason for the beating.
Judging from the comments there, it's about 75%:thumb: 25%:nono:
So not much mercy from the Chinese public for thieves!