Taiwan Presidential Office. (Chen Bozhou / Dajiyuan)
[People News] As the Golden Week of October comes to a close, the humorous anecdotes surrounding the politics of the Chinese Communist Party are just beginning to emerge. On October 5, during a live broadcast, Taiwan's Director Chen Zhi-han made headlines by declaring his desire to behead Taiwan's leader, which prompted an investigation by the Taiwan Police Administration. As a pawn of the United Front, the director's attempts to ingratiate himself with the Communist Party have backfired. Concurrently, the party's media outlet, the People's Daily, released seven editorials praising Xi Jinping's economic philosophy as limitless. However, a particular statement—' We cannot deny the overall economic situation just because some business entities feel bad'—struck a chord with internet users, quickly becoming a viral 'golden quote' parody that spread laughter across social media.
On one hand, the director's image as a United Front pawn has crumbled, resulting in significant backlash from his pro-Communist stance. On the other hand, the party media's 'perception theory' has faltered, leading to heightened criticism of Xi Jinping. Notably, this year, Xi Jinping did not call for 'cross-strait unification' during the October 1 celebrations, while both sides of the Taiwan Strait have humorously echoed a mocking duet against the Communist Party.
The director's inflammatory comments have sparked outrage and are now under police investigation; the consequences of his pro-Communist rhetoric are severe.
On October 5, during a heated live broadcast on YouTube, Chen Zhi-han made provocative statements, suddenly claiming he wanted to behead Lai Ching-te, and playfully addressed the Communist Party's supporters: 'Bro, I’m waiting for you, really, I think about it day and night.' His extreme remarks quickly caused a stir, leading someone to report him to the police.
The spokesperson for the Presidential Office of Taiwan, Guo Yahui, remarked the following day that while Taiwan is a democratic society that values freedom of speech, allowing the public to express their opinions freely, "national security and the safety of the head of state cannot be challenged in any way." Lai Ching-te (賴清德) stated on October 7 that at this moment, the last thing needed is hate speech and calls for violent mobilisation, as these are detrimental to Taiwan.
On the same day, the Taiwan police initiated action, believing that the director's comments constituted intimidation, and began gathering relevant evidence, reporting to the New Taipei District Prosecutor's Office for further investigation. Under Articles 153 and 305 of the Taiwan Penal Code, the director is suspected of "inciting others to commit crimes" and "intimidation that endangers social security," with the former carrying a maximum penalty of 2 years in prison and a fine of 30,000 New Taiwan dollars, while the latter can also lead to a maximum of 2 years in prison and a fine of less than 9,000 New Taiwan dollars. If the police uncover evidence that the director accepted funds from the Chinese Communist Party to act on its behalf, it would trigger charges of endangering national security, with a potential prison sentence of 3 to 10 years. In any case, the director has indeed played with fire this time, and the consequences of his pro-Communist stance have come swiftly.
Social media platforms outside the Great Firewall largely celebrated the news. Mainland websites also quickly reported on the director's downfall. Netizens within the firewall did not hold back either, with many criticising him: "Finally, the wind blew and the tongue was exposed," "Bravest in a safe place," and "This director is of low quality, a fence-sitter, and has low awareness; it's normal for something to go wrong."
On October 6, the director unexpectedly transformed into a coward, performing live by crying and pleading for mercy, playing the sympathy card: 'Please help my family.' It appears that he realizes his patriotic display has backfired, as he has dug a pit for himself and jumped right into it, inadvertently ordering a prison meal set; isn't this just poetic justice? At the very least, it represents a combination of two offences. While living in a free and democratic society, he is constantly preoccupied with undermining democracy and dismantling the foundations of a free society, all for the sake of money, shamelessly selling out Taiwan. The director may be willing to go without dignity in his pursuit of fame and profit, but in a democratic society, freedom of speech does have its boundaries.
Unfortunately, there has been no response from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Logically, this pawn in the United Front has barely made a few moves before facing downfall and is on the verge of being taken into custody; one would expect at least some words of condemnation, but there have been none. This indicates that the director, a fickle opportunist who is blinded by money and forgets righteousness in the pursuit of profit, is not favoured by the CCP, which is also cautious of him.
Recently, while hosting a program, the director claimed that the patriotic meal is not appealing. This is understandable; even the professional patriots within the wall, like Sima Nan, have faced failures, and the prominent patriot Zhang Xuefeng has quickly met his end. On this treacherous and deceitful path of patriotism, the director is still too inexperienced and young; this time, he has overexerted himself in his patriotic fervour and has hit the muzzle of the gun.
Why hasn’t the Chinese Communist Party come to your rescue? It’s not due to a lack of loyalty; it’s because you’re too sly. You haven’t accomplished anything meaningful for the Party yet, and you’re already throwing a fit, begging for support. You’re seeking help from the Party, wanting to set up a Xiaohongshu account and do live streams on Douyin. Are you trying to negotiate with the Party, setting a price for patriotism? Furthermore, they’ve allowed you to do live streams, Xiaohongshu has helped you gain followers, and you’ve even sold products through these streams, yet you’re still complaining about being broke. Your words suggest you haven’t made any money on the mainland; isn’t that a slap in the face to the Party? The economy is thriving, yet you’re trying to go against the grain, peddling anxiety to our netizens. What’s your point? Don’t always think of yourself as a strategist; you’re just a useless pawn.
The curator has faced a significant downfall this time. The United Front Work Department has only just begun its unification script, and the curator’s image has already crumbled. The Communist Party has suffered a loss of face; isn’t this self-sabotage? What help can the Party offer you?
The People’s Daily’s “Body Sensation Theory” has reached new heights in its criticism of Xi Jinping.
In this context, the curator sometimes interacts with mainland Android users, subtly mocking the poor experience of making money on the mainland. Just before the Fourth Plenary Session, with concerns about whether Xi Jinping could safely navigate the power crisis, the Party media, People’s Daily, couldn’t remain passive any longer and decided to take action.
When an expert takes action, you can immediately tell the outcome; similarly, when the New Year begins, you can discern the truth. Around October 1, 2025, just before and after the National Mourning Day, the People's Daily released seven consecutive editorials authored by 'Zhong Caiwen', fervently praising Xi Jinping's economic thought as a guiding force for the improvement of the Chinese economy. The first article, 'A Deep Understanding of the Internal Logic of China's Long-term Stable Economic Development', presents six key strategies, ranging from 'Party leadership' to 'theoretical innovation'; the second article, 'A Global Perspective on the Leap and Transformation of China's Economy in the New Era', critiques the US and Europe as they vie for dominance.
The third article, 'Scientifically and Objectively Assessing the Current Economic Development Situation in Our Country', directly addresses the pressing issues, featuring a notable quote: 'We cannot dismiss the overall economic situation simply because some business entities are feeling negative.' This sparked a significant reaction online, highlighting the disconnect between the reality of economic recession and the ostentatious declarations of power.
Reflecting on August 2021, when Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying responded to American politicians who claimed 'China oppresses 1.4 billion people', she delivered a similar impactful statement: 'They absurdly assert that China oppresses 1.4 billion people. I am also one of the 1.4 billion; my colleagues are also part of this number, and the Chinese media reporters present are also among the 1.4 billion. Why do we not feel any oppression? Why do we feel particularly happy, safe, proud, and honoured to live in China today?'
The perspective of those in power often reflects a stark contrast: while the wealthy indulge in fine wine and meat, the harsh realities of the less fortunate remain unseen. A recent commentary by the People's Daily quickly drew backlash from netizens, igniting a wave of sarcastic responses. Users humorously remarked, 'Just because I had a stroke doesn't mean I'm not a good leader,' 'Just because I can't afford enough food doesn't mean I'm not happy,' and 'Just because I earn less than 1,000 yuan a month doesn't mean I can't be compared to Jack Ma, who makes a million a month.' The level of sarcasm was so high that it left many in stitches.
The flattery from the People's Daily either misses the mark entirely or serves as a clear example of high-level sarcasm. Without even considering subjective experiences, the official statistics are enough to contradict their claims.
Data from the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics reveals that by August 2025, the total retail sales of social consumer goods for residents had plummeted by 11.4% year-on-year, with retail sales of goods down 12.3% and dining services shrinking by 3.4%. The cumulative figures from January to August are even more alarming, showing a decline of 5.1% to 866.11 billion yuan. This 'first-tier sample' in Beijing has experienced a dramatic drop; which other city in the country can still be considered thriving?
Examining the travel situation during the 'Eleventh' holiday, where hotels and tourist spots were typically packed in previous years, this year saw young people opting out of hotel bookings and shopping, instead favouring 'tent camping.' According to Ctrip data, hotel booking rates during the holiday fell by 15% compared to last year, while sales of camping gear skyrocketed by 30%. With soaring housing costs and stagnant wages, many would rather pitch tents in parks and eat instant noodles than spend money on luxury hotels. This scenario is reminiscent of the economic facade before the collapse of the Soviet Union, where official GDP figures appeared impressive, yet basic living costs soared, leaving the populace in dire straits. It's no wonder the museum director lamented in Shenzhen: 'There are plenty of opportunities, but it's too competitive; my old arms and legs just can't keep up.'
The rhetoric used by the People's Daily and the contemptuous remarks from the 'big pants' employees share the same rhythm and underlying tone. The Xi Jinping administration has lost the support of the people.
The collapse of the United Front image and the failure of the power narrative have signalled the impending demise of the Communist Party as we approach the Fourth Plenary Session.
The director incites hatred and poses a threat to national security, as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) tries to exploit him to create division in Taiwan. However, the situation unexpectedly flips every minute, causing the United Front image to shatter completely. The People's Daily engages in self-mockery, with the 'perceptual theory' exposing a declaration of power arrogance, where the elite enjoy their privileges while disregarding the struggles of the lower classes. Mainstream public opinion has turned against them. This dual performance of absurdity adds to the ridicule during the dismal holiday of November.
As the Fourth Plenary Session approaches, the power struggle within Zhongnanhai intensifies. The common people are becoming increasingly aware of their reality, while the CCP increasingly resembles a doomsday scenario.
(Originally published by the People News) △
News magazine bootstrap themes!
I like this themes, fast loading and look profesional
Thank you Carlos!
You're welcome!
Please support me with give positive rating!
Yes Sure!