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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.
Wang Youqun: Israel's Lesson in Being "Friendly" Toward the Chinese Communist Party
Israel is a small, beleaguered country in the Middle East, lacking resources, facing extreme drought, and surrounded by hostile environments. It was founded one year before the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) came to power, yet it has become one of the world's "highly developed" nations and is often called "the smallest superpower in the world."
Female Entrepreneur in Hunan Becomes Prisoner After Illegal Demolition: 100 Million Yuan in Assets Seized
"I know about Jack Ma, and Sun Dawu, the richest man in Hebei... but I never thought that our small business could also be pushed to the point where we have nowhere to seek justice." Recently, a private entrepreneur from Hunan exposed to the media the tragic end of a lifetime of business management by her and her son.
Economic Recovery or Taiwan Strait Tensions? Xi Jinping Sends Mixed Signals
Amid growing tensions between China and the U.S. and the increasing risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, Xi Jinping's visit to Fujian has drawn attention. On one hand, Xi is strengthening military deterrence against Taiwan, while on the other, he is calling for boosting the domestic economy. However, the contradiction between military pressure and economic recovery has made markets wary of China’s economic outlook, with investors increasingly concerned about the future uncertainties.
Xi Visits Fujian to Explore Cross-strait Integration, but the Ministry of Defense Takes a Contradictory Stance: the Reality is Surprising
By Li Qiang According to People News, on October 14, after the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conduc
Regulatory Office Director Stabbed to Death in Municipal Hall: CCP's Fear-based Rule Losing Effectiveness
Under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), public discontent and hostility continue to surge. Despite massive investments in stability maintenance, surveillance, and monitoring, with vast networks of grassroots personnel and facilities extending into homes, companies, and government offices, incidents of citizens killing officials persist, even occurring in official workplaces.
World Media on China: the Gloom and Madness of the Economic Landscape
Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) abruptly abandoned its nearly three-year-long "zero-COVID" policy, China’s economic growth has struggled under the negative impact of that policy and other measures that are promoted as boosting the economy but, in reality, hinder it.
Five Chinese Departments Push Housing Market Stability Measures: New Wine in Old Bottles, Limited Effectiveness
five Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, held a joint press conference on Thursday (October 17) to discuss efforts to "promote the stable and healthy development of the real estate market."
On the Eve of UK Foreign Secretary's Visit to China, Prime Minister Starmer Calls for Release of Jimmy Lai
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to visit China this week, marking the highest-level visit to China by an official from the Labour government since it took office. His mission is to seek "reconciliation" and repair UK-China relations.
Taiwan President Thanks Air Force for 'Outstanding' Work During China War Games
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the air force on Friday for their "outstanding" work during Chinese war games around the island earlier this week, telling them to keep up the good work.
China new home prices fall at the fastest pace since 2015
China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace since May 2015, official data showed on Friday, despite increased efforts to revive the struggling property sector.
China's economy likely to have slowed in Q3, Beijing's 2024 target at risk
China's economy is expected to have slowed in the third quarter, dragged by a prolonged property downturn and weak consumption, maintaining pressure on policymakers as they consider more stimulus steps to revitalise growth.
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.