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A Turbulent Autumn! Large Numbers of Suspected 82nd Group Army Vehicles Enter Beijing Ahead of the Fourth Plenum
Before the 20th Party Congress’s Fourth Plenary Session, a large number of various types of military
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.
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.