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Contrasting Coverage of California Wildfire and Tibet Earthquake by Chinese State Media
This week, the United States and China both faced devastating natural disasters, yet Chinese state media's reporting on these events differed significantly in focus: highlighting severe losses and resource shortages in the U.S. while emphasizing China's disaster response and success.
Xi's Visit to Fujian Without Cai Qi Raises Strong Signals
Another signal has emerged indicating that Xi Jinping's power and authority are steadily shrinking.
Zhan Fengchen: Why Did Jiang Qing Say "I Am Just Chairman Mao's Dog"?
In his later years, Mao Zedong once remarked that he had "done two great things" in his life, one of which was personally initiating and leading the Cultural Revolution.
Zhang Jing: Why is the Mental State of Chinese People So Concerning?
Recently, the news about young people in mainland China starting to raise slime molds as pets became a hot topic on social media, with related videos amassing over 3 million views. Some individuals interviewed by the media stated that they started raising slime molds due to "excessive work pressure" and wanted to "distract themselves." However, some netizens remarked that this reflects the deeply concerning mental state of today’s Chinese youth, describing it as "spiritually impoverished, tantamount to brain death."
Gao Zhengpu: When Countries Start Rejecting the Lies of the Chinese Communist Party
On September 28 this year, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated during the UN General Debate that "UN Resolution 2758 has fully resolved the issue of China’s representation, including Taiwan." He adopted a firm stance, not allowing any country to question this, especially since parliaments in countries like the Netherlands and Australia had passed resolutions recognizing that "the resolution did not determine that the People's Republic of China holds sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it exclude Taiwan from participating in the UN or other international organizations."
Yu Chunfei: the End of the CCP's Violent Dictatorship and Corruption
Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) took power in 1949, it has ruled with violence and repression, establishing a dictatorship centered on authority. This form of governance has remained unchanged for decades, relying on harsh measures to suppress public dissatisfaction and resistance.
Shen Zhou: Israel Demonstrates Modern Airstrike Capabilities That the CCP Cannot Match
In recent airstrikes, Israel successfully targeted Hezbollah positions, including high-profile assassinations and the destruction of Hezbollah’s weapons depots. These precise strikes marked a significant victory for Israel, showcasing the modern airstrike tactics first pioneered by the U.S. military. Russia has failed to display such precision airstrike capabilities in Ukraine, and currently, China’s air force lacks the capacity to carry out such operations.
Zhou Xiaohui: Li Qiang Outshines Xi Jinping in Vietnamese Media—What Does It Signal?
From October 12 to 14, Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Vietnam, holding talks with Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary and State President, Nguyen Phu Trong, as well as with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Vietnamese media provided detailed coverage of Li Qiang's visit.
Zhou Xiaohui: CCP Brief in Reporting Nobel Economics Prize for Obvious Reasons
On October 14, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics would be awarded to three American scholars: MIT economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, and University of Chicago professor James Robinson.
Zhong Yuan: the Battle for the Next CCP Leader Emerges
With increasing opposition from Communist Party elders and the military, signs of Xi Jinping's loss of power are becoming more apparent, and the race to succeed him as the CCP leader is surfacing. Retired and current high-ranking officials of the CCP are likely engaged in secret negotiations to determine Xi's successor, as the party tries to preserve itself.
Numbers Unveil China’s Neutrality: September Exports to Russia Reach Nine-month High
Data released by China’s customs on Monday (October 14) reveals that Chinese exports to Russia in September surged by 15.7% year-on-year, marking the largest increase in nine months and surpassing the 10.1% growth seen in August.
China Tightens Passport Control: Returning to Mao-era Isolationism?
The Chinese government has confiscated passports from specific groups, restricting teachers, civil servants, and senior executives in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) from leaving the country.
PLA's Military Drill Around Taiwan Coincides With Zhang Youxia's Promise to Deepen Military Relations With Russia
On October 14, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a rare "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercise encircling Taiwan. The exercise involved multiple branches, including the army, navy, air force, and rocket force, carrying out multi-domain blockades and strategic area control operations. The exercise was described as being prepared for "immediate action upon receiving orders." At 6 p.m. that day, the spokesperson for the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, Li Xi, announced the "successful completion" of the drill.
Xi Jinping Allegedly Humiliated by the Party and Military Following Loss of Power
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Xi's Visit to Fujian: Cai Qi’s Absence Sends a Strong Signal
Another signal suggests that Xi Jinping’s power and authority are steadily diminishing.
Yu Wen’s Perspective: Can China's Economy Still Be Saved?
Over the past week, China’s two main macroeconomic management bodies, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Finance, held press conferences announcing a package of incremental policies to rescue the economy. However, due to the lack of specific figures, the market has cast doubt on the effectiveness of these policies, causing China’s stock market, which had surged before the National Day holiday, to experience a sharp drop last week.
US Media Ranks World Air Forces, Experts Reveal the Reality of the Chinese Communist Air Force
The U.S. military website "WDMMA" released its latest world air force rankings, placing China behind India, ranking only 7th. This ranking has sparked backlash among Chinese military enthusiasts and netizens, and a military magazine published an article expressing dissatisfaction, claiming that the Chinese Communist Air Force (PLAAF) poses a deterrent to the U.S. in East Asia.
Yu Wen’s Perspective: From Ren Zhiqiang to Zhu Hengpeng, CCP Officials’ Criticisms of Xi Persist Despite Suppression
Ren Zhiqiang, the former chairman of Huayuan Group, who was sentenced to 18 years in prison, is reportedly gravely ill in prison. His daughter wrote an open letter to Xi Jinping, pleading for her father to be allowed to go abroad for medical treatment. This action has once again brought attention to the political fate of this former real estate tycoon.
Xi Jinping Wants to Be Partners and Friends With the US? Doubts and Ridicule Emerge
In a congratulatory letter sent to the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations’ 2024 Annual Gala on Tuesday (October 15), Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that the success of China and the U.S. represents an "opportunity" for each other and that the two countries should assist each other's development rather than impede it. He expressed China's willingness to be "partners and friends" with the U.S. However, in response to Xi’s remarks, U.S. observers commented that America needs to "watch both the words and actions."
China building capacity to rapidly strike Taiwan, senior Taiwanese official says
China is building its capacity to rapidly turn military drills into a full-out attack, a senior Taiwan security official said, providing the Taipei government's assessment of the strategic intent behind Beijing's war games around the island this week.
Commentary | Yan Geling: What Has Happened to Chinese Men?
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