On the 100th Day Memorial for Yu Menglong: You Are Not a Bystander, You Are a Survivor

Yu Menglong has been gone for 100 days. (Screenshot from the internet)

[People News] According to the official narrative from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Yu Menglong died on September 11, with his 100th-day memorial observed on December 19. However, the truth remains elusive. There are conflicting reports suggesting that Yu Menglong may have actually passed away on September 9 or 10. The differing accounts regarding the timing of Yu Menglong's death highlight the CCP as the origin of the rumours and suspicions. While they ignore the strong calls for an investigation, they actively suppress all channels that advocate for Yu Menglong. Rather than focusing on the investigation, they engage in deleting posts, banning accounts, intimidating individuals, and making arrests, employing a variety of tactics in succession.

This time, however, the CCP was unprepared. They sought to bury the name 'Yu Menglong,' but did not anticipate that he would become a symbol of resistance. They faced millions of determined individuals, leading to a wave of awakening and opposition. The 'Yu Family Army' within the Great Firewall continues to employ three strategies: sending messages via carrier pigeons, making phone complaints, and keeping their wallets tight, all with significant effectiveness. Meanwhile, the 'Yu Family Army' outside the wall has created a powerful wave of public opinion in the free world, maintaining its momentum, with nearly 730,000 global signatures and supporters from around the world. On the 100th day since Yu Menglong's passing, although the truth has not yet been revealed, the CCP has already lost, defeated by the forces of goodness and justice.

Let us return to the beginning, that fateful morning of September 11, when Yu Menglong, known for his warm and sunny smile, tragically passed away at the age of 37. While the world outside was still grappling with doubt, shock, and sorrow, a statement released by Yu Menglong's studio that evening sparked a wave of public outcry. This studio, which had already been dissolved, took on the role of the police, declaring that the cause of Yu Menglong's death had been ruled out as criminal. From that moment on, Yu Menglong, who had not garnered significant fame during his life, became an unhealable wound for billions after his passing. In the quest for justice on his behalf, fans and bystanders began to uncover every detail of his life, leading to a collective realisation that they had overlooked this treasure of a person for so many years, ultimately coming to know him in this tragic way.

As the popular saying goes, love for someone begins with their looks, deepens with their talent, and remains steadfast due to their character. Yu Menglong possessed not only a strikingly handsome appearance but also remarkable talent. What is most heartbreaking is that in a world saturated with fame and wealth, his spirit remained so pure and untainted. He was a dedicated actor, a humble philanthropist, a devoted son, often seen in a cotton coat worth over 200 and a T-shirt worth over 70, who would bend down countless times to assist his fans. He was a star who aspired to stand tall while acting, a warrior who refused to compromise with the undercurrents of the industry or bow to unspoken rules and capital. It is not that people only came to love Yu Menglong after his death; rather, countless ordinary individuals felt that a kind, resilient, and gentle person who had endured so much hardship did not deserve such an ending; this conclusion was unworthy of him.

If he had not left this world in such a battered state, perhaps the collective sorrow would have been less intense. If we could have publicly bid him farewell, the regrets might have been fewer. If we knew where he was laid to rest, the unfulfilled longing might have eased a bit. If his departure had not been surrounded by so many mysteries, people would not feel such unresolved grief. If his name had not been intentionally erased, there would not be so much anger.

Netizens worldwide are commemorating Yu Menglong with a hundred-day memorial. Taiwanese netizens are undoubtedly the most formidable supporters of the Yu family outside the mainland, with images of Yu Menglong appearing everywhere. The group “Hui Xian Tang, which has been assisting netizens with memorial services, has not responded to requests in recent days. While everyone is concerned about his safety, they received a message stating: “I am currently still free, but I don’t know what will happen next. Beijing has already located me, and I truly cannot do anything about it. Please understand.” Who is afraid of Yu Menglong, who has been gone for a hundred days?

Netizens express their anger and frustration, saying, “Even memorials are being threatened; how insecure and fearful they must be!”

“Is it wrong to honour a loved one? They are being excessively harsh and oppressive!”

Netizens claim that the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) efforts to suppress Menglong are similar to their tactics used during the Tiananmen Square protests. As the year draws to a close, a new wave of repression against netizens is emerging, with another round of widespread account crackdowns. The “Yu family army” asserts that they will never back down. Netizens believe that the more tactics the other side employs, the more panicked they are, indicating that they are under immense pressure and seeking a swift resolution. Everyone should remain steady, focus on the main issues, protect their finances, and prepare for a prolonged struggle; the enemy will ultimately crumble.

Netizens have voiced their desire to silence online channels for expression, insisting that we must fill every office with 'love letters'.

A backpack featuring a photo of Yu Menglong brought tears to the eyes of netizens. This backpack conceals a poignant dialogue: Yu Menglong stated, 'At the end of the story, I became your relic.' To which netizens responded, 'And you became my burden.'

A backpack featuring a photo of Yu Menglong brought tears to the eyes of netizens. (Internet image)

Netizens inundated the CCTV movie live broadcast channel, overwhelming the screen with messages like 'fish fish fish', 'return the fish', and 'blood debts must be repaid with blood'. Meanwhile, CCTV was airing images of satellites, missiles, giant ships, and robots, promoting the so-called positive energy of a high-tech, strong nation, while displaying a stark indifference towards a good person who died unjustly. How ironic this is. Such displays do not represent a nation's prosperity and civilisation; rather, it is the respect for every living being that truly reflects the character of a strong nation.

Netizens inundated the CCTV movie live broadcast channel, overwhelming the screen with messages like 'fish fish fish'. (Video screenshot)

A netizen's comment struck a chord with many: 'Honestly, I don't care about many things, but I possess a strong capacity for empathy. Whether there is a contradiction or not, the pain is undeniably real. Isn't it said that human nature is inherently good? Isn't it said that good people will be rewarded? Aren't we taught to be understanding individuals? Aren't we taught to be principled individuals? What is this world noble for? What is it mocking and ridiculing? What is it coldly observing? What is so remarkable about you?'

When Yu Menglong's young life was abruptly cut short, what people truly needed was not a conclusion that dismissed criminal suspicion, but a comprehensive body of evidence that could withstand public scrutiny. This is not a conspiracy theory; it is the unwavering commitment of billions of compassionate individuals to uncover the truth. The questions raised by netizens are not simply repetitive; they represent a civic society's inherent yearning for procedural justice. What is demanded is an official appraisal report, a conclusion from the investigation that can endure professional examination, and a closed-loop argument that can convincingly address both anger and grief.

Many Chinese citizens are beginning to understand: if Yu Menglong, who had 20 million fans, can die under such ambiguous circumstances, what fate awaits an ordinary person? As one netizen astutely pointed out: 'The Yu Menglong incident is not just entertainment gossip; it is a tragic social event where a kind-hearted child from the lower class, lacking connections and support, was manipulated by the powerful to his death.'

In the context of the Yu Menglong incident, do not consider yourself merely a bystander; in a dictatorial regime, you are, in fact, a survivor.

(First published by People News)
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