Comment by BonerWiener
3 days ago
> Notice how things aren’t being stolen at this magnitude in China
Stealing from a Chinese museum would be extremely difficult. Cameras and security staff monitor exhibits during the day, and even after hours, extensive surveillance everywhere, makes it hard to get away unnoticed. The risk is simply too high
It’s difficult to steal from other museums too. I’m not sure I buy this argument. But let’s say it’s accurate - what about other countries?
There was a recent theft in a European museum. Smash and grab of jewels and coins with a hammer. They didn’t have a metal detector or any real security there.
https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/10/14/european-museums...
You could make an argument some artwork is relatively less protected than its value but that at best still only explains China (per the OP). Why not other countries?
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