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The Rise of the 'Climax Needle' in Mainland China: A Dangerous Frenzy of 'Intelligence Tax' and Moral Marginalisation
In recent years, a medical beauty procedure known as the 'climax needle' has gained popularity in mainland China.
Former Chairman of State Grid, Kou Wei, Under Investigation, Implicates the Li Peng Family
On December 21, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced that Kou Wei, General Manager of China Datang Corporation, is under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law.”
China Significantly Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy, But Domestic Security Concerns Deter Foreigners
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently announced a comprehensive relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, expanding eligible regions and increasing flexibility.
Stripping Away the CCP's Legal Facade
The law is intended as a societal mechanism to uphold justice, punish wrongdoing, and promote goodness, or to fairly resolve disputes. Its fundamental purpose is to maintain social stability and foster fairness and justice through enforceable institutional constraints.
Surgery Again! State-Owned Enterprises of the CCP Seize Land and Grain, Cutting off Farmers' Livelihoods
Recently, the state-owned enterprise China Railway 14th Bureau, under the high-level agricultural policies of the CCP, has contracted 15,000 acres of land in Shandong, sparking heated discussions online.
Why is the Sense of Despair Among Chinese Youth So Widespread?
Recently, a video titled Life Like a Dog has gone viral online. In the video, a female blogger uses rhyming sentences to narrate the story of a rural dog who, in hopes of helping its family eat meat, is deceived, exploited, and ultimately abandoned by a circus ringmaster. The tale moved countless netizens to tears.
Why Zhang Youxia and Wang Yi Didn't Accompany Xi to Macau
On December 19, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping traveled to Macau to attend events marking the 25th anniversary of its "handover."
Why Has Korea's Heritage Applications Struck a Nerve with China’s Nationalists?
In recent years, every time South Korea successfully registers a cultural heritage item, a wave of uproar ripples through China.
"One Country, Two Systems" Becomes a Scandal: Xi Jinping's Unusual Moves in Macau
On December 18, Xi Jinping attended the so-called 25th anniversary of Macau's handover to China and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR). Xi declared that Macau's version of "One Country, Two Systems" had achieved "great success."
Why Is Xi Jinping Shouting About "Self-Revolution"?
On December 16, the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) publication Qiushi magazine featured an article by Xi Jinping titled “Deeply Advancing the Party’s Self-Revolution,” which drew significant external attention. In this article, spanning just over 2,000 words, Xi mentioned "self-revolution" at least 30 times.
The CCP Tightens Control Over Economists’ Speech; Netizens Respond: "Silencing Those Who Raise Questions"
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues to suppress negative commentary on the economy. Securities regulatory authorities have instructed brokerages to strengthen the management of public statements, particularly those made by chief economists and brokerage analysts.
Army Commander Li Qiaoming Arrested? Zhang Youxia Sounds the Call to Rally Against Xi Jinping
The upper ranks of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) military have recently been in turmoil, with power struggles intensifying.
"Elite Dining Zone" Sparks Controversy, Highlighting the CCP's Profit-Driven, Score-Centric Education Mentality
A middle school in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, set up a "scholar dining zone," sparking debate over the disregard for students' equal rights.
China’s National Medical Insurance Drug Procurement: Who Saves Money and Who Bears the Cost
The Chinese National Medical Insurance Administration (NMIA) announced that the 2024 National Drug Catalogue will officially take effect on January 1, 2025.
The National Defense University’s Security Academy Displays Lukewarm Loyalty: A Peculiar Layout in the Military Newspaper
Recently, many have noticed that reports about Xi Jinping in Chinese state media appear to have reverted to the previously common format of overwhelming praise.
Can Corrupt Officials Redeem Themselves? Why 1 Billion RMB Isn't the "Life-or-Death" Line
On December 17, Li Jianping, former Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Hohhot Economic and Technological Development Zone, was executed, marking him as “the biggest corrupt official in Inner Mongolia’s history.”
China's Economic Growth Turns to Despair, Political Changes Await
As 2024 comes to an end, those who had hoped for a miraculous rebound in China’s economy this year are now left in despair. Commentators have pointed out that 2024 witnessed the "collapse of two illusions" regarding the Chinese economy.
Fake Academic Credentials Scandal Escalates: Macau Colleges to Reject Mainland Chinese Students Without Gaokao Scores
A scandal has erupted in Macau’s higher education sector involving mainland Chinese students forging results from the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams to gain admission to universities.
U.S. Ambassador to China’s World Human Rights Day Statement Deleted from Weibo and WeChat
On World Human Rights Day, U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns released a video statement reiterating the United States’ concerns over human rights violations in China.
The CCP’s Predatory Revenue Tactics Could Spur Provincial Independence
China’s economic downturn and the heavy debt burdens of local governments have given rise to various revenue-raising methods. Among these, the most notorious is the misuse of authority by law enforcement to issue unjustified fines as a key source of fiscal income.
China Fully Implements "Personal Pension" System, Suspected as "Legal Exploitation" to Address Pension Deficits
On December 15, China officially rolled out a "personal pension" system, allowing individuals to deposit up to 12,000 yuan annually into accounts for investing in financial products as a supplement to the basic pension system.