New Regulations on Entry and Exit by the Communist Party: The Emerging Digital Berlin Wall
In the early hours of August 13, 1961, the East German government constructed a concrete wall overnight in the heart of Berlin, effectively dividing the city in two. The official rationale for this wall was to 'defend socialism,' but its true purpose was to prevent East Germans from 'vot
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Supreme Court to hear climate, consumer, discrimination cases
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear significant cases on climate change, consumer protection and discrimination in its upcoming term....
Hochul pledges $36M to New York cops
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $36 million in new funding for local law enforcement agencies Thursday, as she touted the latest crime data showing...
Trump appears open to U.S. military base in Venezuela, South America
(The Center Square) – Currently, there are no U.S. military bases in South America as President Donald Trump looks to cement U.S. relations on the continent....
Mamdani gets federal clearance for classified briefings
(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has received his federal security clearance for classified briefings, which comes nine months after he was sworn into office....
Supreme Court takes up mandatory detention case
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a case challenging the Trump administration's policy to hold illlegal immigrants in mandatory no-bond detention centers....
"Eleventh" Chinese People Collectively Cry Poor, Everyone Online Shouts About Lack of Money!
Today is September 30th in mainland China, and in just one day, the "Eleventh" long holiday will officially begin. With the holiday approaching, are you feeling the urge to go out and have some fun? Wait a moment. Before you head out, there’s one very important thing to do—open your banking app and check your balance....
When Will a Mother Smile? -- The Song That Made Liu Huan Famous, 'Youth......'
On September 25, 2026, at 9:52 AM, Liu Huan passed away in Shanghai at the age of 63. Coincidentally, this day fell on the Mid-Autumn Festival, the 15th day of the eighth month. The following day, the University of International Business and Economics, where he had taught for over thirty years, released an obituary stating that in accordance with his wishes, the funeral would be kept simple, without forming a funeral committee, and there would be no body farewell ceremony or memorial service....
From Xi's Visit to the U.S. and the Coma of Jie Lijian, Chairman of the International Democratic Alliance
Jie Lijian, the chairman of the International Democratic Alliance of China, protested following Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S. On the afternoon of the 27th, he was out of contact for over 24 hours. When he was located, he was found to be in a coma and was urgently taken to the hospital for treatment....
Should Women Join the Standing Committee? 985 Professors on Xi’s Power
On September 29, the Beijing Institute of Technology released a 'Situation Report' indicating that the school had received information regarding issues related to teacher Pei Yi and had formed a special working group to investigate....
Judge OKs plan for Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
(The Center Square) - Paramount Skydance won a federal judge’s approval Wednesday to proceed with a $111-billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a historic Hollywood merger....
Pentagon says Golden Dome covers everyone, CBO says it will cost $1.2T
(The Center Square) – The Pentagon told The Center Square its Golden Dome missile shield will protect the entire homeland for $185 billion....
House Speaker calls data center opposition a ‘Chinese psyop’
(The Center Square) - House Speaker Mike Johnson referred to opposition to data centers as a “Chinese psyop” during an interview Monday, while also saying developers must earn communities’ trust...
Election officials: mail ballots, citizenship key in midterms
(The Center Square) - With 34 days until the midterm elections, administrators from across the country said mail ballot processes and citizenship verification remain key issues....
Hochul says tariffs driving up MTA fleet upgrade costs
(The Center Square) — Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is renewing calls on the Trump administration to rollback tariffs after the release of a report showed the MTA will...
U.S. ends 12-year anti-ISIS mission in Iraq
(The Center Square) – After 12 years, the U.S. marks the end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq with the withdrawal of American forces from Erbil Air Base....
Pan Shiyi's Old Video Resurfaces Online, Igniting Debate Over His Political Stance After Returning to China
A video featuring Pan Shiyi speaking at a dinner has recently gone viral on social media platforms both in China and abroad. Pan Shiyi, the founder of SOHO China, has been residing in the United States for several years....
20 Students from Harbin Engineering University Punished for 'Climbing the Wall'
A recent disciplinary notice from the School of Mathematics and Science at Harbin Engineering University announced that 20 undergraduate and graduate students received warnings for accessing foreign networks using VPNs and other methods....
Pre–National Day Outrage: Public Demands Vacation Freedom
What you just heard were the grievances of Chinese netizens regarding the "adjusted holiday" just before this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. Even before National Day, the adjusted holiday had already sparked widespread criticism. However, this time is different; after voicing their complaints, the public has directly called for a boycott of consumption and urged the freedom to take vacations and travel. Freedom is precisely what the Chinese people are lacking....
Zhao Yide Set to Lead CPC General Office, Fueling Speculation on Li Qiang’s Ambitions
Overseas commentator Jiang Wangzheng has disclosed that during the upcoming Fifth Plenary Session of the CPC in October, Chen Xiaojian, Zhang Shengmin, and Zhao Yide are expected to be added as members of the Politburo, with Zhao Yide taking on the role of Director of the General Office....
Chinese Communist Party Wealth Task Force Draws Criticism Over Officials’ Public Phone Numbers
Recently, the Chinese Communist Party in Changning, Hunan, and Habahe, Xinjiang, publicly released the personal mobile numbers of hundreds of party and government officials and department leaders....
Judge orders Mamdani to redo pied-à-terre tax rollout
(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plans to charge wealthy out-of-towners with a new tax were dealt a blow on Tuesday after a state judge ordered...
Florida designates over 100 groups as terrorist organizations
(The Center Square) – Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet approved the designation of over 100 organizations as domestic terrorist organizations in Florida....
Trump unveils AI-powered America.gov to streamline federal services
(The Center Square) – Artificial intelligence took center stage in Washington, D.C., with the unveiling of a streamlined government website utilizing the emerging technology, as President Donald Trump hosted the...
Supreme Court allows third-country deportations, will hear arguments
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling on Tuesday, temporarily allowed the Trump administration to deport people to countries other than their own until oral...
Tarheel senators on board with Protect College Sports Act of 2026
(The Center Square) – Regulation of college sports, potentially corralling a volatile period of amateur athletes zooming forward with multi-million dollar deals and major conferences expanding their footprints as valued...
Hochul drums up $14$M for reelection campaign, Democratic party
(The Center Square) — New York's Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has a huge cash advantage over her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman with only five weeks left until the election....
22 state AGs alert SEC of rating agencies’ ESG promotion
(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from 22 states sent a letter to the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission detailing how multiple ratings agencies such as Moody’s Corporation, Fitch Ratings...
Trump Proves the “Thucydides Trap” Is a False Proposition Through Strength
On September 24, Xi Jinping, in his speech at the welcoming ceremony held in the White House hall, stated: “When China and the United States cooperate, both benefit; when they fight, both suffer… Both sides must uphold the bottom line of no conflict and no confrontation, and are certainly capable of finding a correct way for two major powers on this planet to get along… The Thucydides Trap can be avoided.”...
Xi Jinping Instructs to Speak with Chen Wenqing to Further Weaken His Power
Xi Jinping, who has just returned to Beijing from the distant United States, has issued new directives. On September 28, the Chinese Communist Party's Safe China Construction Work Conference convened in Beijing, where Xi's important instructions were conveyed, although it was not specified who delivered them....
What a Pity! While "Xi Jinping" Faces Vandalism Overseas, "Trump" is Seen as a Symbol of Wealth?
Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, had just wrapped up his visit to the United States and returned to Beijing when South Korean media highlighted a significant incident: At around 2 a.m. on September 24, a Chinese restaurant named after "Xi Jinping" in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province, was broken into and vandalized with spray paint....
How Absurd It Is! A Day in the Life of a Small County-Level Official During the Xi Era
Since Xi Jinping took office, a so-called 'anti-corruption' campaign has been vigorously promoted. In the first decade of this campaign (from 2012 to just before the 20th National Congress of the CCP in 2022), nearly 5 million party members and officials at all levels were reported to have been investigated....