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The Disappearance of the Military's "Order No. 1" and Zhang Youxia's Placement After He Weidong—Is It False?
Since 2018, at the start of each year until 2022, it was customary for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), Xi Jinping, to issue Order No. 1 of the Central Military Commission.
"Supreme Leader" Privileges Disappear as Imperial Restoration Fails
On November 1, 2024, Xi Jinping met with the newly elected Chief Executive of Macau, Ho Iat Seng, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Notably, Xi did not use the customary dragon chair or dragon cup, which some interpret as a sign that his power is waning, and his attempt at an imperial restoration has failed.
Johnnie To: Hong Kong Has Lost Its Soul
Acclaimed Hong Kong director Johnnie To, the first from Hong Kong invited to serve as a juror for the main competition at three major international film festivals, recently stated in an interview with British media that both he and Hong Kong have "lost their soul," referring to the loss of human rights and freedom of speech. To shared that although he loves making movies, he currently finds it hard to write scripts.
Bank Accounts Frozen After Selling Watches and Gold Bars in Mainland China
The term "distant fishing" refers to an unusual enforcement tactic where, due to financial strains across various regions in China, local police from economically weaker areas travel to other provinces to conduct raids.
Xi's Power Faces Erosion, Potentially Affecting Close Ally Cai Qi
Recently, rumors have intensified about the uncertain future of Cai Qi, a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo Standing Committee and head of the Central Secretariat. Unlike other top CCP leaders, Cai Qi has been unusually low-profile, refraining from field research trips and notably absent from Xi Jinping’s recent inspection visits.
The Number of Marriages in China Declines by 25% Compared to the Same Period Last Year; "Four-Not Youths" Resist the Authorities’ Urging for Marriage and Childbearing
In the context of economic recession, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) government has continually introduced "fancy birth-promotion" policies to address the early arrival of population aging and the sharp decline in labor force. However, according to the latest data released by CCP officials, the younger generation is not buying into it. The number of marriages in the first three quarters of this year has decreased by 25% compared to the same period last year.
China’s Social Platforms See a Wave of Unemployment Laments; Job Seekers Face Severe Challenges
China’s unemployment problem is worsening, sparking widespread attention and discussion. Topics related to “unemployment” are proliferating on social media platforms like Douyin, Kuaishou, and Xiaohongshu. Many users on these platforms are sharing their experiences: some lament the hardships of life, others complain about workplace injustices, and others express helplessness and anger.
Eighteen Companions to Spend Life in Prison Together: Sun Zhigang’s Life in Qin Cheng Not So Lonely
In my column Night Talk from Zhongnanhai on August 27, I discussed the criminal charges against Sun Zhigang, the former Party Secretary of Guizhou, in the article titled, “What Crimes Does the First Provincial Secretary Guilty of Corruption, Sun Zhigang, Deserve?”
Wang Youqun: Will Xi Jinping Lose His Grip on Power?
In recent months, there have been many rumors about Xi Jinping: claims of his health issues, suggestions of a "soft coup" against him, reports of rebukes by party elders, talk of a "strategic retreat," and rumors of partial loss of authority.
Lawyers Take Out Loans to Work, Xi Jinping’s "Bright Employment Outlook" Theory Backfires
Youth unemployment remains high, recent college graduates face immediate joblessness, and China’s economy is mired in recession.
CCP Plans Trade War Before U.S. Election Ends, Aims to Build "Bridges" in Trade and Diplomacy
With the U.S. election still underway, the CCP has sensed that, regardless of who becomes the next president, an intensified "trade war" with China is inevitable. Therefore, the CCP has already started preparing for the "aftermath," with the main strategy being to diversify sources of imported food to reduce dependence on U.S. agricultural products.
The CCP Calls on Companies and the Wealthy to Pay Back Taxes, Risking Another Blow to Investor Confidence
Due to the real estate sector’s slump and the economic downturn, the CCP is running out of money. The government is urgently seeking ways to fill fiscal gaps, instructing wealthy individuals and companies to carefully examine any unpaid taxes. Foreign media believe this move may further weaken investor confidence in China.
The CCP Spreads Disinformation in an Attempt to Influence the U.S. Election
As early voting and election day (November 5) for the U.S. election approach, social media accounts linked to the CCP have started promoting doubts about the fairness of the election process.
Shi Zhengli Takes Position at Guangzhou Laboratory Amid Past Suspicions of COVID-19 Leak
Shi Zhengli, a key figure from the Wuhan Institute of Virology suspected of leaking the COVID-19 virus, has moved south to take a position at a laboratory in Guangzhou.
Xi "Personally" Condoles Spanish Flood Victims; Meanwhile, People Cry Out in Flooded Hainan: "Where Are You, Chairman Xi?"
On November 2, 2024, the CCP's official media released a "heartwarming" piece of news, bound to touch the hearts of Southern Europeans: in a brief message under 200 words, the "Party Speak" generally states that a serious flood struck Spain, and General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a condolence message to King Felipe VI.
20th Anniversary of the Publication of Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party: Los Angeles Volunteers Celebrate the Awakening of the People
The number of people declaring their withdrawal from the CCP’s Party, Youth League, and Young Pioneers organizations (known as the "Three Withdrawals") has now exceeded 430 million, and the "End CCP" global petition has reached over 4.5 million signatures... Currently, a massive public movement is underway worldwide, and it all began with the groundbreaking book Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party published 20 years ago.
A Pile of "Living Corpses" in the Trash Dump: The Shocking Truth Behind the Foxconn Employee Exodus
During the COVID lockdowns of 2022, a mass exodus of Foxconn workers broke out in Zhengzhou, Henan, shocking the world. Chinese dissidents have accused authorities, claiming that a relative witnessed "corpses" of employees being discarded in trash dumps while working at Foxconn, prompting them to join the escape.
Cut Off from Internet by CCP for Over Two Months: Gao Yu’s Life and Medical Treatment in Beijing at a Standstill
Renowned Chinese independent journalist Gao Yu, known for exposing social issues and openly criticizing the government, has repeatedly crossed the CCP's red lines. Since late August, authorities have cut off her cell phone number, home landline, and even her broadband.
Why Are More and More CCP Officials Secretly Reading Banned Political Books? What Are These Banned Books?
On September 25, the website of the CCP Heilongjiang Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission announced that Li Bin, a former member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, was expelled from the Party.
"Xi Jinping Thought" Vanishes from Important Meetings; The Leader is Losing Power
Anomalies appeared in a report by the CCP's Xinhua News Agency on the October 28 meeting of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee, with "Xi Jinping Thought" and other phrases disappearing.
Cai Qi's Praise for the Party Leader is also Toning Down
Among senior Chinese Communist Party officials, Cai Qi, Xi’s close confidant, is highly skilled in flattery techniques within China’s bureaucratic circles and has taken the art of praising the supreme leader to its peak.