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Mainland Experts Criticise CCP’s Discriminatory Social Security System
During this year's Two Sessions of the CCP, a representative proposed increasing the basic pension benefits for farmers aged 70 and above nationwide, once again revealing the long-hidden stark divide in China's pension system.
Fiscal Austerity at the "Two Sessions": Vaccine Rights Activists and Petitioners Become Key Targets for Stability Maintenance
During China's annual "Two Sessions" in Beijing, authorities across the country significantly ramp up security. However, given the sluggish economy and sharp decline in government revenue, this year the authorities have made selective adjustments in their stability maintenance efforts.
2025: "The Toughest Year for Employment" – Netizens Call for Change
Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need to stabilize and expand employment in his government work report during the Two Sessions. However, data suggests that 2025 will be the "toughest year for employment," as China’s economic downturn shows no signs of improvement, making it increasingly difficult for young graduates to find jobs—a challenge the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seems unable to resolve.
US indicts slew of alleged Chinese hackers, sanctions company over spy campaign
USA-CHINA-CYBER:US indicts slew of alleged Chinese hackers, sanctions company over spy campaign
China and Russia: "Tempered Steel True Friends"? Russian Netizens Think Otherwise
According to Chinese (CCP-controlled) media reports, on the afternoon of February 28, CCP leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, declaring that China and Russia are "true friends, tempered like steel." However, a recent survey indicates that dissatisfaction and suspicion between the people of both nations are deepening.
CPPCC Opens with “Procedural Formality”; Strict Checks on Travelers Entering Beijing
The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opened in Beijing on Tuesday, March 4. On the same day, Beijing imposed traffic restrictions, causing massive congestion on Chang’an Avenue as vehicles carrying CPPCC members were given priority. Additionally, travelers entering Beijing faced strict security checks, sparking public dissatisfaction.
Xi’s Doomsday Panic? Six Abnormal Trends in Zhongnanhai
After the Chinese New Year holiday, in the lead-up to the Two Sessions, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Military Commission took three major actions between February 8 and 21, 2025, within a span of two weeks.
China Faces Surge in Sudden Deaths Amid Flu Outbreak, Young Adults Most Affected
Multiple provinces in China began seeing a flu epidemic toward the end of last year. Many people who initially had common cold symptoms quickly progressed to severe pneumonia, such as white lung, and died. A notably high proportion of those who passed away were in their 30s and 40s.
DeepSeek Cannot Save the CCP from Its Inevitable Demise
On December 26, 2024 (Mao Zedong’s birthday), the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced the release of the DeepSeek-V1 model. Shortly after, on January 20, 2025 (the date of Trump’s inauguration), they introduced the DeepSeekR1 model.
China’s 2025 “Document No. 1” Further Confirms Xi Jinping’s Loss of Power
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently released its 2025 “Document No. 1,” primarily addressing agriculture, rural areas, and farmers (known as the “Three Rural Issues”).
On the Eve of the "Two Sessions," Vaccine Rights Activists Across China Face Increased Surveillance
As China’s National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)—commonly known as the "Two Sessions"—approach, authorities have intensified their surveillance of political dissidents and rights activists.
Why Is Xi Jinping Emphasizing That He Has ‘Always Supported Private Enterprises’?
On March 2, the Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua published a front-page article titled "I Have Always Supported Private Enterprises" – A Record of Comrade Xi Jinping’s Efforts to Promote the Development of the Private Economy.
China Faces Wave of Hospital Closures – What’s Behind It?
Recently, reports of hospitals defaulting on salaries and going bankrupt have surfaced across China. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese government implemented large-scale prevention measures, leading to a surge in hospital expenses.
Rising Risk of Arbitrary Detention for Foreign Nationals in China
“In China, you could be arrested simply for chatting with someone, copying a map, or unintentionally taking a photo of a sensitive location,” said Dinah Gardner, research director at the human rights organization Safeguard Defenders, in an interview with Voice of America (VOA).
Rumors of Cai Qi’s Health Issues and Replacement as Chief of the General Office – CCP Faces Mounting Crises
According to independent commentator Cai Shenkun, who cited sources from Beijing in his self-media program on March 1, Xi Jinping is currently searching for a new Chief of the General Office of the Central Committee, intending to replace Cai Qi.
The CCP Faces the Most Difficult Two Sessions in History: Five Major Pain Points Haunt Zhongnanhai
As the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Two Sessions approach, on February 28, the CCP leadership held the 19th collective study session of the Politburo.
The Dismissal and Demotion of Xu Lin’s Followers Sends Further Signals
Amid widespread reports of turmoil within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership and rumors that Xi Jinping’s loss of power is only awaiting official confirmation, personnel reshuffles within the CCP bureaucracy continue.
Alleged Chinese spies gave Philippine city and police cash and motorbikes
PHILIPPINES-CHINA-SPIES:Exclusive-Alleged Chinese spies gave Philippine city and police cash and motorbikes
CCP’s 2025 No. 1 Document: Food Security as the Core, Rural Reforms Reflect Political Trends
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently released its 2025 "No. 1 Central Document," once again emphasizing the importance of food security and agricultural modernization, reaffirming that rural affairs—agriculture, rural development, and farmers ("Sannong")—remain central to national governance.
Huangpu River Blockade: Who Counts as "One of Us"? The Political Dilemma of Chinese Entrepreneurs
In recent years, the long-forgotten term "one of us" has frequently surfaced in internal speeches within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Like an enduring enigma, it reveals a hidden aspect of Chinese politics while exposing a deep contradiction and crisis within the system.
Chinese "Genius Female Go Player" Caught Using AI to Cheat – Banned for 8 Years and Stripped of Professional Ranking
Qin Siyue, a 19-year-old professional Go player known as a "genius female player," was caught sneaking a phone into a competition last year and using an artificial intelligence (AI) program to cheat