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Xi Can Only Rely on Peng Liyuan; Party Elders Play the “Cause of Li Keqiang’s Death” Card
Zhongnanhai has recently been marked by rapid and dramatic shifts. Under the CCP’s opaque political system, new reports have once again surfaced regarding the unclear fate of Zhang Youxia. Sources from within the Party system also claim that amid a collapse of trust within the military, Xi Jinping c
Abnormal Celestial Phenomena Have Densely Erupted in the First Month, Signalling a Dire Omen for Beijing
The year 2026, the Year of the Horse, is set to be extraordinary. Before the fifth day of the first month, high concentrations of dust storms, floating dust, and severe sandstorms have been reported across half of the country.
Ma Xingrui May Soon Become the First Major Political Casualty of the Year of the Horse
Ma Xingrui, the former Party Secretary of Xinjiang and a member of the Politburo, is highly likely to be announced as having fallen from grace following the Two Sessions in March this year.
After Zhang Youxia’s Arrest, PLA’s Most Advanced Training Base Reportedly Suspends Operations for 30 Days
Around the time of the arrest and official announcement of the downfall of Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Military Commission (CMC), the Zhurihe Training Base in Inner Mongolia was reportedly suspended from conducting exercises for about one month. The base is known as the most advanced training facility of the Chinese military. During his tenure as Deputy Commander of the Beijing Military Region, Zhang Youxia oversaw the Zhurihe base.
A Comparison of Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu’s Identities Beyond the Winter Olympic Arena
At the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu, representing the United States, won the gold medal in women’s singles figure skating, ending a 20-year gold medal drought for the U.S. Her achievement stands in sharp contrast to freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who competes on behalf of China.
Blizzards and Gale-Force Winds Strike Northern China; Sandstorms Darken Skies, Tourist Sites Close
Beginning February 21, a powerful cold air mass swept across northern China, bringing multiple extreme weather events at once. Cold waves, blizzards, strong winds, and sandstorms struck simultaneously. In many areas, yellow sand filled the skies. Tourists were knocked down by strong winds, numerous scenic sites were urgently closed, and flights were delayed.
CCP Sets Up Fake Websites, Impersonates Mainstream Media to Smear Shen Yun
A report has revealed that a number of fake websites are impersonating mainstream media outlets to spread messaging aligned with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The latest campaign targets Shen Yun Performing Arts, a New York-based company, highlighting Beijing’s ongoing efforts to suppress Shen Yun.
Sandstorm Affects Nearly Half of China, Rare 'Blue Sun' Observed in Beijing
On February 21, the Central Meteorological Observatory in Beijing issued several warnings: a yellow wind warning, a yellow sandstorm warning, a blue snowstorm warning, and a blue cold wave warning.
Economic Recession: 'Normal Work' Becomes a Luxury for Young People in China
Amid economic recession and a worsening employment landscape, young people in China are shifting away from seeking decent, stable, and upwardly mobile jobs.
Zhanjiang Mazu Procession Changes Medium, Consequences Are Severe
In recent days, mainland websites and social media have been focused on the incident involving the change of the medium for Mazu in Shishi Village, Donghai Island, Zhanjiang, Guangdong.
A Quiet New Year—Where Have the Zhongnanhai Bigwigs Gone?
This year’s Chinese New Year may be the quietest in history. Cities across the country appear deserted. From ordinary citizens to the top leadership in Zhongnanhai, from the political sphere to the military, there seems to be little enthusiasm or interest in celebrating. Streets and markets in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Wuhan, Hangzhou, and other cities are unusually deserted, and consumption has clearly cooled. Many bloggers, netizens, and ordinary citizens have posted online asking: Where has everyone gone?
Zhang Youxia’s Son Suspects His Father Has Died, Calls for Investigation into the Truth
Independent media figure “Lao Deng” revealed another explosive claim on the 20th. According to information he received, Zhang Shen, the son of Zhang Youxia, recently sent a letter to the CCP Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission. In the letter, he expressed grief and said he suspects that his father, General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, may have died during detention at an interrogation base run by the Ministry of Public Security.
Xi Jinping Announces Mourning Early in the Year of the Horse; 68-Year-Old Man Knocks Down 37 Party Officials
**Xi Jinping Announces Mourning Early in the Year of the Horse; 68-Year-Old Man Knocks Down 37 Party Officials** *By Wang Weilai* 【People News】This year’s Spring Festival Gala was noisy and chaotic, lacking both festive spirit and human warmth. It even introduced robot backup dancers. Netizens exclaimed, “It looks like skeletons dancing in a carnival—very terrifying.” There is a saying among the people: when a joyous event turns into a funeral, it is a great omen of misfortune. Coincidentally, only a few days into the Chinese New Year, bad news has come one after another in CCP-ruled China. ##
A Wave of Sudden Deaths Appears in Mainland China; Surge in Young Victims
After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s population decreased by at least 400 million people, and the country’s economic development stalled. More alarmingly, toxic vaccines have harmed many people’s health to varying degrees. In addition, various viral outbreaks have continued to emerge one after another. Hospitals in many regions are overcrowded, and the authorities, disregarding people’s lives, continue to tightly conceal the truth. As a result, large numbers of children, the elderly, and young people have died suddenly, making “sudden death” a fear that haunts people day and ni
Forty Percent of Japanese-Funded Enterprises Plan to Withdraw Investment from China
On February 10, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China released in Beijing the results of its 8th “Survey on Member Companies’ Business Conditions and Perceptions of the Business Environment.” The survey covered 1,427 Japanese-funded enterprises operating in China and spanned the period from July to December 2025, involving manufacturing, services, and other sectors. The results show that only 1% of respondent companies believe that China’s economy has “improved,” while nearly half judge that the economy is “deteriorating or will continue to deteriorate.” Compared with the first s
Author of Killed to Order, Jan Jekielek, Exposes the CCP’s “On-Demand Killing for Organs” System
Veteran journalist Jan Jekielek, who has long focused on human rights issues in China, said in an exclusive interview with Voice of America (VOA) this week that in his new book Killed to Order: China’s Organ Harvesting Industry & the True Nature of America’s Biggest Adversary, he compiles nearly 20 years of research and investigative findings regarding allegations that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has forcibly harvested organs. He argues that such practices are not isolated incidents, but involve systematic operations at the state level, demonstrating the existence of a systemic model
The CCP’s Boycott of Travel to Japan Proves Ineffective; Chinese Netizens: “I’ll Go Have Some Fun Too”
In response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statement that “If something happens to Taiwan, it is something that happens to Japan,” the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched economic sanctions against Japan. One of the measures was to boycott Japan’s tourism industry, aiming to sharply reduce the number of Chinese travelers visiting Japan. However, new official Japanese data show that the CCP’s sanctions have had little impact on Japan’s tourism sector.
Chinese Communist Party Suspected of Conducting a Nuclear Test in 2020; U.S. Official Reveals New Details
A senior U.S. official on Tuesday (Feb. 17) disclosed new details regarding the Chinese Communist Party’s suspected underground nuclear test in 2020. Previously, U.S. officials had alleged that the CCP conducted a nuclear explosive test in June 2020, but China’s Foreign Ministry denied the claim, saying it had no factual basis.
Beijing Officialdom Ignores Ban, Gossiping About the Party Leader Becomes a Trend
As the Chinese Communist Party’s mandate wanes, its ability to intimidate society, the public, and officials weakens or even disappears. Anti-CCP sentiment and unauthorized discussion of the central leadership begin to snowball, growing larger and larger. The “great, glorious, and correct” image crafted by the Party’s propaganda machine—and the strongman image of the Party leader—collapse like an avalanche. Since Xi Jinping detained Central Military Commission Vice Chairmen Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, various discussions, mockery, and rumors targeting Xi have begun spreading rapidly among Bei
Trouble in the Xi Family? Rumors Say Qi Qiaoqiao Has Been “Placed Under House Arrest”
Recently, the atmosphere in Zhongnanhai can only be described as “eerie.” A shocking piece of news has once again ignited overseas social media: Xi Jinping’s elder sister, Qi Qiaoqiao, is rumored to have been “confined.” Is this a secret order from Xi to protect his family, or have anti-Xi forces already reached his “doorstep”?
Xi Uses U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan as a Bargaining Chip — Will Trump Be Led by the Nose?
Even before the U.S.–China summit has officially begun, the smell of gunpowder is already in the air behind the scenes. A recent editorial in The Wall Street Journal shocked the political world by pointing out directly that CCP leader Xi Jinping is preparing to present U.S. President Trump with a major “diplomatic demand.” At the center of this high-stakes gamble is none other than “arms sales to Taiwan.” Can Xi really use a single summit to extract a major U.S. concession on the Taiwan Strait issue?