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Beijing Accelerates a Vicious Cycle: Party and Government Organs in 31 Provinces Receive Bad News
As China’s economy continues to slide downward and local government finances come under comprehensive strain, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has required party and government organs in all 31 provinces to “live frugally.” This has even led to extreme cost-cutting measures, such as schools being u
Former Chairman of China Everbright Group Tang Shuangning Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison: Who Did He Betray?
On December 10, Tang Shuangning, former chairman of China Everbright Group, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Intermediate Court of Tangshan City, Hebei Province, for embezzlement and bribery.
The Global Strategy of CCP Infiltration: Starting with a Pro-CCP Advertisement Overseas
On December 3, the New York edition of World Journal published a full-page advertisement on page B14: “Strong Protest Against Lai Ching-te’s ‘Transit’ Through the U.S. – Solemn Statement.”
Xi Jinping Reportedly Unlikely to Attend Trump's Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump’s team confirmed on December 12 that foreign leaders had been invited to his inauguration on January 20, including an invitation extended to Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in early November.
Nankai University Associate Professor Receives "Lin Zhao Freedom Award" After Being Institutionalized for Supporting the White Paper Movement
During the "White Paper Movement" that erupted in China two years ago following the Urumqi fire, Wu Yanan, an associate professor at Nankai University, criticized the authorities' crackdown on protesting students.
Director of Customs Yu Jianhua Reportedly Dies After Interrogation, Allegedly Shoots Himself in Office
On the evening of December 11, the official website of the Chinese General Administration of Customs abruptly published an obituary, stating that Yu Jianhua, the Party Secretary and Director of the General Administration of Customs, passed away on December 10 due to a sudden illness despite emergency treatment.
Wen Jiabao 2.0 Version of the Economy Next Year: Has Xi Jinping Lost Control Over Economic Policy?
On December 9, Xi Jinping presided over a meeting of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to analyze and discuss the economic strategy for 2025.
The Ultimate Weapon to Tear Down the Great Firewall?
What is one of the CCP's most powerful tools? The Great Firewall.
A Firsthand Account of Lockdowns in Zhengzhou: "This Government Does Not Belong to the People"
Over three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zhu Xiaona, a resident of Zhengzhou, Henan, faced two pregnancies during lockdowns, missing critical opportunities to save her pregnancies.
The Red Composer Passes Away, Unaware of the True Story Behind the Red Detachment of Women
According to reports from mainland Chinese media a few days ago, Huang Zhun, a well-known "red composer" and member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), passed away on December 3 at the age of 98.
Rumors of Xi Losing Power Flood the Internet: If He Steps Down, Will There Be Retaliation?
In recent months, the internet has been abuzz with analyses suggesting that Xi Jinping may be losing power.
Syria's Dramatic Turn: Longtime Ally Assad Embarrasses Beijing
On December 8, Syrian opposition forces captured the capital, Damascus, while Syria's longtime president and a close ally of Beijing, Bashar al-Assad, fled to Russia.
Politburo Meeting Highlights Xi's Declining Influence: Xinhua Refers to Xi as "Comrade"
On December 9, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo convened to discuss economic policies, likely setting the tone in advance for the upcoming Central Economic Work Conference.
Where Did the Tens of Millions of Dollars the U.S. Paid China for Panda Rentals Go?
Over the past two decades, U.S. zoos have raised tens of millions of dollars in donations and sent the money to China. Under U.S. law, these funds must be used to protect wild giant pandas.
First Case of a Defeated CCP "Red Family" Speaking Out Abroad: Is Xi's Power Waning?
On December 5, Bo Guagua, the son of former Chongqing Party Secretary Bo Xilai, who is currently imprisoned in Qincheng Prison, stirred public interest yet again. After marrying a Taiwanese woman, a citizen of what the CCP considers a "hostile state," Bo released a lengthy 2,000-word statement on social media, defending his parents and arguing for Bo Xilai's vindication.
Tyranny Fiercer Than a Tiger: Now Targeting CCP Officials Too
The story of "tyranny fiercer than a tiger" is likely familiar to many. It tells of a woman who lived in the mountains where tigers had killed three generations of her family, yet she refused to move because there was no tyranny in the mountains.
Zhongnanhai Runs Out of Ammo and Provisions: Official Economists Challenge the Regime
To boost the economy, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched a series of stimulus policies, both to address existing issues and introduce new measures, in the second half of this year. It is highly likely that further signals of monetary and fiscal expansion will be announced at the upcoming Central Economic Work Conference.
Taiwanese Influencer Releases Documentary Exposing CCP's United Front Tactics, Garnering Over 1 Million Views
Taiwanese anti-CCP influencer Bajiong recently released a documentary titled "China's United Front," shedding light on how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) entices and co-opts Taiwanese influencers for its propaganda and influence operations.
The CCP's Discipline Inspection Commissions Turn to Flexible Employment as "Doomsday Positions" Rise
Recently, numerous local CCP Discipline Inspection Commissions (DIC) and Supervisory Committees have issued recruitment notices seeking temporary workers for flexible employment, specifically to guard detained individuals under investigation—euphemistically referred to as "caretakers."
Xi Jinping Inspected the Information Support Forces, Only to Face Embarrassment Shortly After
On December 5, the Chinese military's official website and state media reported on Xi Jinping's inspection of the Information Support Forces.
Former Chinese Gymnast Wu Liufang's "Borderline Dance" Sparks Controversy, Reflecting Retired Athletes' Plight
Former Chinese national women's gymnastics team member Wu Liufang recently faced backlash on Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok) for performing a sensual dance, which critics claimed tarnished the image of national athletes.