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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.
Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress Vice Chairman Gao Xingfu Falls from Power; Former Subordinate Turned Himself In Two Months Ago
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Supervisory Commission announced that Gao Xingfu, Deputy Party Secretary and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress, is under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law.”
Lai Zhiying's Case Enters Closing Arguments, With Health Concerns Taking Centre Stage
The Hong Kong High Court commenced the closing arguments for Lai Zhiying (Jimmy Lai), the founder of Next Media, on Monday (August 18).
Wu Manshan: The Sounds of a Coup in Zhongnanhai Leak Through the Walls — Military Power in Silent Transition
Independent scholar Wu Zuolai published an article on August 15 via Taiwan’s Radio Taiwan International (RTI), analysing the current situation in Zhongnanhai and predicting Xi Jinping’s possible fate. Soon after, he launched his own YouTube channel, Man Shan Man Tan (“Slow Chats with Wu Manshan”).
The Publication of Xi's Collection of Writings Requires Approval From the "Party Central Committee
On August 17, both the official and military media of the Chinese Communist Party featured a headline about Xi Jinping. The news is that Xi's "On Upholding Comprehensive and Deepening Reform" Volumes 1 and 2 have recently been published by the Central Literature Publishing House and are now being distributed nationwide.
Wang Yi’s Demand That Japan Return Taiwan Reveals an Ironic Truth
Citing a Radio France Internationale report: On August 15, following the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Wang Yi claimed that, according to international documents from World War II, Japan must return to China the territories it had seized, including Taiwan.
Beijing’s Mysterious Internet Blackout, Tanks on the Streets — Rehearsal or a Move Against Civil or Military Uprisings?
On the eve of the CCP’s so-called September 3rd military parade, Beijing has been gripped by an eerie atmosphere, with frequent anomalies: strict controls, mysterious internet blackouts, and large numbers of tanks flooding the city and parked openly on the streets ...
Is the Country Out of Money, Collecting “Grain” from Hundreds of Millions to Fill the Barn? Three Groups Need to Pay Attention
Starting from September 1, China will strictly enforce the mandatory payment of social insurance. According to a judicial interpretation by the Supreme People’s Court, any private agreements to evade social security contributions will be deemed invalid.
A Decision Made During the Beidaihe Conference Has Plunged China Into a Crisis, Forcing the Chairman to Step Back Into a Secondary Role
As senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have come into the public eye, the Beidaihe summer retreat has concluded. In the opaque political environment of the CCP, whether there is a 'meeting' or 'no meeting' at Beidaihe tends to generate significant speculation from outside observers.
Choosing a Blunder Between Big Moves and Harsh Moves
The heavy club of mandatory social security contributions is finally about to come crashing down.
Xi Jinping Promised Trump He Would Not Attack Taiwan During His Term. What Is He Afraid Of?
The discussions between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin have drawn significant international attention. On the eve of their talks, Trump mentioned in an interview with Fox News that Xi Jinping had assured him he would not attack Taiwan during his presidency.
Xi Fears Yang Lanlan Could Become Leverage Against Him? Rumor: Wang Xiaohong Ordered “Whoever Investigates Goes to Jail”
The mystery surrounding the Chinese wealthy woman, Yang Lanlan’s identity, has become an international focus. After extensive online digging, many netizens suspect Yang Lanlan is Xi Jinping’s illegitimate daughter. A media figure revealed that China’s Ministry of Public Security has reportedly declared: for the next three months, no one is allowed to investigate Yang Lanlan—whoever does will be jailed.
Li Qiang's Speech Offers Insights: Has the Beidaihe Meeting Reached a Conclusion on Xi?
On August 15, Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and Premier, attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Ecological Day main event and a seminar in Beijing focused on the concept that 'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.' His appearance as the second-highest official in the CCP signifies the conclusion of the closed-door Beidaihe meeting that took place in early August.
Xi Jinping Reportedly Rushed to 301 Hospital – Three Top Shanghai Specialists Urgently Flown to Beijing for Consultation
Just as the CCP’s Beidaihe conclave concluded, reports emerged that Xi Jinping was admitted to the PLA General Hospital (301 Hospital). On August 15, U.S.-based Shanghai entrepreneur and independent media figure Hu Liren revealed on his channel Real China that on the late night of August 14, three top medical specialists from Shanghai were urgently summoned to Beijing’s 301 Hospital to consult on Xi Jinping’s condition.
Protests for Rights Protection Have Erupted in Multiple Regions, Facing Violent Suppression
The annual expenditure by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on maintaining stability surpasses its military spending, highlighting that the CCP views the Chinese populace as its most dangerous adversary. The CCP's tyrannical governance, which neglects the rights of citizens and arbitrarily damages their property and personal safety, has led to widespread public outrage.
Military Mutiny and Coup Underway – Xi Jinping May Face Three Possible Outcomes
As reports emerge that members of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee and Central Committee have resumed public appearances, it indicates that the secretive Beidaihe conclave has quietly begun and quietly ended.
Liu Jianchao's Deputy Sun Haiyan Investigated, Lianhe Zaobao: Working Normally
On August 15, Reuters cited three informed sources stating that Sun Haiyan, the deputy minister of the International Liaison Department, was detained in early August, and her detention is related to the questioning of Liu Jianchao, the minister of the department. However, shortly thereafter, Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao reported, citing reliable sources, that Sun Haiyan is currently working normally.
Yang Lanlan’s Appearance: A Bad Omen for Xi Jinping
On August 15 local time, Yang Lanlan’s case was heard at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney.
Former Vice Mayor of Jixi, Heilongjiang: Step Up Exposure of the CCP’s Transnational Repression
Former deputy mayor of Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province, Li Chuanliang, told Dajiyuan that ...
Trump: Will Do Everything Possible to Rescue Jimmy Lai
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (August 14) that he would “do everything possible to rescue” imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, even though CCP leader Xi Jinping would not be “very excited” about releasing him.
Court Packed, Media Disappointed – Yang Lanlan Appears by Video, Not in Person
On August 16, the trial of Yang Lanlan’s car accident case opened at Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney. The courtroom was crowded with media outlets waiting for her appearance. However, according to independent reporters at the scene, Yang applied for a video hearing and did not appear in person. During the session, Yang said she was not yet ready to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. The next court date was set for September 26.