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Over One Trillion in Surplus: The CCP’s Export “Great Leap Forward” — The Higher It Climbs, the Harder It Falls
On December 8, 2025, the General Administration of Customs of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced that China’s trade surplus had, for the first time, surpassed the one-trillion-dollar mark, reaching a cumulative USD 1.08 trillion over the first 11 months, setting a historic record.
Insider Report: Parade Office Voices Reject Xi Jinping Reviewing Troops, Welcome Zhang Youxia Instead
On August 20, China’s State Council Information Office held a press conference where the leadership of the September 3rd Military Parade Preparatory Committee briefed the media on the parade’s preparations. But is the readiness truly as confident and high-spirited as the CCP propaganda claims?
The Dark Side of Leung Chun-ying’s Outburst at a Famous Finnish Landmark
On August 13, 2025, Leung Chun-ying, former Hong Kong Chief Executive, openly intimidated Falun Gong practitioners who were meditating and collecting signatures for a human rights petition in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Hu Xijin's Pension Sparks Controversy: 15 Young People Support One Old Hu!
Hu Xijin, the former editor-in-chief of the Chinese Communist Party's media outlet Global Times, has recently become embroiled in a pension controversy.
Is Xi Jinping About to Step Down, or Launch a Great Purge?
On August 20, when Xi Jinping appeared in Tibet, observers noted his staggering steps and the deep creases forming on his earlobes. Some insiders interpreted this as a possible sign of a stroke, predicting he may suffer another one in the near future.
Zelensky Rejects Beijing as Security Guarantor for Ukraine
In the Russia–Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, Russia proposed that Beijing serve as a guarantor of Ukraine’s security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the idea, saying that Beijing has consistently supported Russia and that he does not need guarantors who have failed to help Ukraine.
The Second Look at the Oddities of Xi Jinping’s Trip to Tibet
Yesterday, in my article “Xi Jinping, Who Reportedly Suffered a Stroke, Going to Tibet Is Very Odd”, I mentioned that Xi Jinping led a central delegation to Tibet to attend the 60th anniversary celebration, and that there were three oddities.
Rumors Swirl After Beidaihe Meeting, Political Landscape in Turmoil
Following the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Beidaihe meeting, unusual movements have appeared among top officials.
Rumors of Four-Point Consensus at Beidaihe Meeting, Zhongnanhai Shrouded in Uncertainty
After the Beidaihe meeting, the State Council Information Office of the CCP (SCIO) held a press conference at 10 a.m. on August 20 to introduce preparations for the September 3rd military parade...
Political Situation Unsettled, Parade Approaches, China’s Internet Experiences Large-Scale Anomaly
With Beijing’s September 3rd military parade approaching and the political climate inside Zhongnanhai increasingly turbulent, the CCP has been intensifying its “stability maintenance.” In the early morning of August 20, China’s internet suddenly experienced a major disruption.
Companies Are Running Out of Money and Are Unable to Pay Wages, Prompting Netizens to Suggest Ways to Survive in 2025
Recently, a troubling trend has emerged in mainland China: as financial resources dwindle, an increasing number of companies are beginning to delay wage payments and, in some cases, are unable to pay wages altogether. This includes even those companies that were once considered invulnerable. Netizens are expressing their concerns, asking how they can survive in 2025.
Petty Official, Giant Greed: Former CSRC Division Chief Hoards 3 Tons of Cash, 300 Million Yuan
On August 15, former director of the Issuance Supervision Department IV of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Yang Jiaohong, was expelled from the Communist Party. Four days later, on August 19, mainland Chinese media revealed shocking details of his corruption: after his downfall, investigators discovered 200–300 million yuan (approx. 28–42 million USD) in cash at his home.
South Korean President to Miss September 3 Military Parade, EU Envoys Expected to Boycott
With just two weeks left until the Chinese Communist Party's September 3 military parade, there is growing interest in which world leaders will attend the ceremony in Beijing. On August 20, South Korean media revealed that President Lee Jae-myung will not be attending the parade. Additionally, EU envoys in China are likely to boycott the event due to the presence of Putin.
Xi Jinping Appears in Tibet, Hu Chunhua Rarely Accompanies, Zhang Youxia Vanishes
According to Xinhua News Agency, at noon on August 20, CCP leader Xi Jinping led a central delegation to Lhasa to attend the 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Xi Jinping, Who Once Suffered a Stroke, Going to Tibet Is Very Strange
According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, on August 20 at noon, CCP leader Xi Jinping took a special plane to Lhasa with the Central Delegation to attend the so-called 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region on the 21st.
After the “Trump–Putin Summit,” Putin Called Many World Leaders—Why Was Beijing Left Out?
So why, after telling Xi that Russia “is willing to maintain close communication with China,” did Putin call so many world leaders after the summit but leave out Xi Jinping?
Peking University Professor: In Recent Years, There Has Been a Force Dragging Everyone Downward
In recent years, one can clearly feel a force in society that has been dragging almost everyone downward—and this force has grown ever stronger. Many beautiful things have been ruthlessly shattered and destroyed.
China's Youth Unemployment Rate Reaches New High: What Lies Ahead?
The latest data released by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) indicates that the unemployment rate for the urban labour force aged 16-24, excluding students, reached 17.8% in July, marking a new high since August 2024.
Forced Social Security Leaves No Way Out – People Over 50 Accidentally Become the Hottest in the Job Market
The “Universal Mandatory Social Security” policy, set to take effect on September 1, has left China’s small and medium-sized business owners at a complete loss. Since early August, job postings have revealed that people over 50 who are already retired have suddenly become the most sought-after employees, shooting to the very top of the job market.
The Chinese Buddhist Association Has Strongly Criticised Shi Yongxin for Tarnishing the Buddhist Community, Prompting Netizens to Respond: 'Equally Corrupt'
The Chinese Buddhist Association published a statement today (August 19) that harshly criticises former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin, accusing him of serious violations of Buddhist precepts and hindering the healthy transmission of Buddhism, stating that he has 'tarnished the reputation of the entire Buddhist community in the country.'
Rumor: Emergency Plan Drafted for Parade Command—Would Zhang Youxia Replace Xi if Something Happens?
Will Xi still preside over the parade? Former PLA Navy Commander Yao Cheng revealed on his independent media channel that the parade command has drawn up an emergency contingency plan.