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Mao Zedong’s Political Legacy of Party Control Over the Gun Brings Xi Boundless Benefit
In late January 2026, the Ministry of National Defense announced that Politburo member and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia, along with CMC member and Chief of the Joint Staff Department Liu Zhenli, were placed under investigation for “serious violations of discipline an
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Most people’s understanding of Wen Jiabao is completely wrong
I hadn’t posted in the “Defense Zone” before; I came here because I’d heard of it. Long ago I saw some very classic comments about Premier Wen here, and I couldn’t help but sigh: sure enough, even overseas, the majority of people who grew up under the CCP’s one-dimensional information model still lack the ability to discern news sources and also lack news sensitivity. Under long-term propaganda brainwashing (as well as self-brainwashing and mutual brainwashing), they gradually become assimilated, parroting the same old clichés and repeating what others say, losing the vigilance and motivation ...
Wang Yi Shakes Hands with Sanctioned Rubio, Drawing Mockery
In a CIA recruitment advertisement aimed at Chinese intelligence sources, the CCP leadership was referred to as “madmen.” To save face, the CCP changed the Chinese transliteration of the U.S. Secretary of State’s name from “卢比奥” (Lu Bi’ao) to “鲁比奥” (Lu Bi’ao with a different first character), in order to avoid the embarrassment of having “卢比奥” listed on its sanctions roster. Some netizens commented, “Only madmen could come up with this kind of shameless tactic just to save face.”...
The Los Angeles Case of Sun Yaoning Reveals Seven Key Aspects of the CCP’s Transnational Repression
Sun Yaoning, who once styled himself as the “Chief Director of Large-Scale Chinese American Gala Shows,” was sentenced to 48 months in prison in Los Angeles on February 9. He had already pleaded guilty last October, admitting that in 2022, while serving as a campaign advisor to a local city council candidate, he acted as an unregistered agent of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) government....
Multiple Mainland Human Rights Lawyers: Wishing Master Li a Happy New Year
On the occasion of the Chinese lunar New Year, several mainland human rights lawyers and citizens accepted interviews and sent greeting letters expressing their respect and blessings to Falun Dafa and its founder Mr. Li Hongzhi. According to interviews and reports by Epoch Times reporters Cheng Jing and Hong Ning, they stated that on this land of suffering, Falun Dafa is like a lighthouse in the dark night, the hope of humanity, guiding people to stand firm for justice and speak out for truth; and they expressed, “We miss Master Li!” “Wishing Master Li a Happy New Year!” “We hope he can return...
Japan Detains Chinese Fishing Vessel, Escalating Tensions
After several months of diplomatic stalemate, China–Japan relations have once again fallen into tension due to a maritime law enforcement incident. On the 12th, Japanese authorities confirmed that in Japan’s exclusive economic zone near Nagasaki Prefecture, they detained a Chinese fishing vessel that attempted to flee after being ordered to submit to inspection. The captain was arrested....
From the Zhang Youxia Case: The Moment the CCP Fears Most
Recently, a short video has been circulating online. A reporter asked a Chinese naval soldier: “Can this naval gun also be used for anti-air fire?” The soldier answered without the slightest hesitation: “Wherever the Party tells us to fire, that’s where we fire.” What sends a chill down one’s spine about this sentence is not that it is radical, but that it is too standard, too fluent, too devoid of any trace of humanity. You barely have time to think before realizing: if one day the direction of the order points toward the people, this sentence would apply just the same....
Shift in Chinese Consumer Psychology: Official Agitation Gradually Losing Effectiveness
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has long used nationalism to incite citizens to boycott foreign products. However, recent trends show that Chinese consumer behavior is undergoing a significant shift: pragmatism and the pursuit of quality are gradually replacing “dancing to the tune of official positions” as the core driving forces behind purchasing decisions....
Zhang Shengmin Visits the Beijing Garrison Emphasizing “Stability,” Highlighting Political Instability
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, CCP Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Shengmin “maintained stability” at the Beijing Garrison, stressing the need for the military to remain “safe and stable.” Analysts say that after Zhang Youxia’s fall from power, the political situation is unstable, and even Zhang Shengmin’s show of loyalty to Xi may not guarantee his own safety....
Zhang Youxia Falls from Power — CIA Directly Calls Out to Chinese Soldiers
On January 12, 2026, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released a Chinese-language video titled “The Reason to Stand Up: To Save the Future.” The video directly addresses Chinese soldiers, urging them to clearly distinguish that “CCP leaders” are not the same as the “nation and the people.” It portrays the CCP leadership headed by Xi Jinping as a group of selfish individuals who are jealous of the capable, manipulate power through lies, and recklessly pursue militarism. For the sake of defending the nation and protecting the people, and for China’s future, it calls on them to cooperat...
CIA Releases New Video to Recruit Chinese Military Personnel: “The Fate of the World Is in Your Hands”
On Thursday (February 12), the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released a Mandarin-language video on multiple social media platforms including YouTube, X, and Facebook, attempting to recruit Chinese military personnel and persuade them to become CIA informants. The video tells them: “The fate of the world is in your hands.”...
The Opportunity Has Arrived! Providing Intelligence to Guide the U.S. Military Sends Chills Down Xi Jinping's Spine
The CIA has recently released a fully Chinese-language video, openly recruiting officers from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to serve as informants for the U.S. This video has achieved an impressive view count, surpassing 20 million....
Can We Truly Expect the 'wise Awakening' of the Political Elders?
Recently, following the investigations of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, rumours have proliferated on overseas social media regarding a 'collective coup by the CCP elders', 'the return of Hu Jintao', or 'Wen Jiabao's leadership'....
Xi Jinping Visits Political Elders, Only Names Are Seen, Not Faces
A few days ago, Xi Jinping visited the Beijing Bayi Building to conduct a remote video call to console all military officers and soldiers. That afternoon, he staged a political photo opportunity on the streets of Beijing....
CCP Control Extends to Marriage and Childbearing Choices
In response to the CCP's authoritarian and oppressive governance, the Chinese public has long summarised the situation: they control the heavens, the earth, and the air....
Why Do the 'old Comrades' Continue to Support Xi Jinping?
On the eve of the traditional Chinese New Year, Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the government followed tradition by visiting or delegating relevant officials to visit over a hundred retired senior CPC officials, including Hu Jintao, Zhu Rongji, Li Ruihuan, and Wen Jiabao, collectively known as the 'old comrades.'...
U.S. colleges report $5.2B in foreign funds for 2025
(The Center Square) – American colleges and universities have received $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education....
Partial government shutdown imminent as Congress leaves town
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers have left town after failing to pass the Homeland Security full-year funding bill, ensuring a partial shutdown of DHS beginning Saturday....
Temporary protected status terminated for Yemen nationals
(The Center Square) – Yemeni nationals in the U.S. on temporary protective status will have 60 days to leave the country....
New York GOP asks Supreme Court to intervene in redistricting fight
(The Center Square) — New York Republicans are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a redistricting fight over one of the state's GOP congressional districts....
Ford returning to the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran
(The Center Square) – A second aircraft carrier is en route to the Middle East as tensions build with Iran, according to multiple reports....
Lemon faces federal arraignment today in St. Paul church protest case
(The Center Square) – Journalist Don Lemon is scheduled to appear in a Minnesota courtroom today to be arraigned on federal charges related to a protest that disrupted a Jan....
January inflation cools to 2.4%, lowest since May
(The Center Square) – Consumer prices rose by 0.2% overall in January, according to recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics....
Employment Challenges: Starting Salaries for Recent Graduates in Shanghai Drop to 4,000 Yuan
The ongoing economic downturn in China is increasingly affecting the job market. In interviews with Radio Free Asia, several recent graduates and employers in Shanghai revealed that over the past year, the starting salaries for some university graduates seeking employment in the city have fallen from approximately 8,000 yuan to around 4,000 yuan, a level reminiscent of salaries from more than a decade ago....
The Military Enchantress Tang Can Returns to the Spring Festival Gala, Re-entering the Political Hunting Ground?
As the Lunar New Year of 2026 approaches, Tang Can, who has been absent for over a decade and was once referred to as the 'military enchantress' and 'public mistress,' has made a high-profile return in Beijing by participating in the recording of the Asia Satellite TV Spring Festival Gala....
February: Nine Ministerial-Level Officials Dismissed, Revealing Three Trends
The Communist Party of China is set to convene the Two Sessions next month, and the personnel positioning battle for 21 is quietly taking place. In February, nine ministerial-level officials were either dismissed or dealt with....
Insufficient Military Commission Members: Dong Jun Merely Accompanies Xi for a Show
In the article titled "Xi Jinping Video Calls to Comfort Troops, What is There to Fear?" published on February 11, the author noted that prior to this year's Lunar New Year, Xi Jinping broke with tradition by not visiting any combat zone troops to offer his condolences. Instead, he opted for a video call from the Bayi Building in Beijing....
Lawmakers probe nationwide child care fraud
(The Center Square) — A bipartisan group of senators probed allegations of fraud in the child care industry on Thursday....
Democrats tank DHS bill again, likely triggering partial govt shutdown
(The Center Square) – Democrats in the U.S. Senate tanked the Homeland Security full-year funding bill in a last-ditch vote Thursday, all but guaranteeing a partial government shutdown starting Saturday....
Unable to Get Paid Before the New Year, Wage Seekers Would Rather Perish Together
In China, collective wage protests are a common phenomenon, especially before the Lunar New Year, when even more people demand their pay because they are waiting to return home for the holidays. However, the entire country remains mired in economic recession....
Is Wang Xiaohong Stepping Down? Has Xi Jinping's Trusted Aide Been Sidelined?
On February 12, 2026, the X platform account "Sino-Japanese Political and Economic Commentary (Director Lu)" posted a brief message stating, "As the storm approaches, some in the Ministry of Public Security are happy while others are worried." This message was accompanied by a close-up photo of Wang Xiaohong in uniform at a meeting....
Trump terminates Obama-era climate change policy
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration on Thursday terminated the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Endangerment Finding,” a landmark policy that led to sweeping climate change regulations and higher costs across...