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Chinese Interns in Japan Struggle to Find Organs: The Inside Story of Rapid Transplantation Back to Wuhan
Recently, in the book "Encountering Japan" by Chinese media figure Xu Jingbo, one chapter recounts the story of Japanese doctors and a Chinese female intern, shedding light on some troubling issues.
The Party Silences Hu Chenfeng, Buffett Dumps BYD
Just a few days ago, we mentioned that Hu Chenfeng had been banned, but not completely. Within two days, “Huzi” was completely shut down! On Sina, Weibo, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Douyin — all of his video works were taken down. It is also clearly shown that he is “muted.”
Has Yu Menglong Returned Home? Friends Check in at Urumqi to Accompany Yu's Mother Back to Xinjiang
The unexpected death of 37-year-old mainland actor Yu Menglong has left millions mourning. The absence of an official investigation has sparked significant backlash from netizens. On September 26, Yu Menglong's friend Li Xiaolan posted on Weibo, revealing her presence in Xinjiang and speaking cryptically, prompting netizens to speculate that "Yu Menglong has returned to his hometown."
Global Petition for Justice for Yu Menglong Surpasses 120,000 — Will It Trigger an “Arab Spring”?
Chinese actor Yu Menglong, who rose to fame through Eternal Love (Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms), tragically fell to his death on September 11 at the age of 37. Although police swiftly “ruled out criminal suspicion” and his mother issued a clarification via his studio, online discussions have circulated alleged accounts of Yu being tortured before his death.
Wen Jiabao Has Expressed His Anger Towards Cai Qi as the Yu Menglong Case Has Sparked Significant Controversy Within Zhongnanhai
Recently, Cai Qi issued a verbal order to strictly suppress the truth surrounding the Yu Menglong case. In response, the Central Propaganda Department and the Cyberspace Administration of China intensified their efforts to control online public opinion, claiming the need to purify the online environment.
Starting from a Distorted News Story from Mainland China
An incident that happened more than half a month ago is still worth revisiting. A netizen inspired the discussion when he summarised a widely shared post that began with the words, “Kindness and courage know no borders.”
Xinjiang Messages Show Xi’s Constraints by Party Elders
On September 25, the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was celebrated in Urumqi. Although Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Communist Party, led a central delegation to the event, he was not accompanied by Zhang Youxia, the first vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, nor did he deliver a speech at the conference.
Liu Yazhou and Liu Yuan Cast Aside by Xi; Zhang Youxia Parts Ways with Xi
Within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) military, the hawks and the doves have long been engaged in both open and covert struggles. Analysts point out that Xi Jinping, Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), is hawkish by nature, while his Vice Chairman has shifted from hawk to dove.
Indian Public Figure: People Should Support Falun Gong and Learn the Truth About Forced Organ Harvesting
From September 23 to 30, the 80th United Nations General Assembly was held at UN headquarters in New York. During this period, some Falun Gong practitioners from the New York area held a peaceful appeal at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, across the street from the UN, exposing the CCP’s 26-year-long brutal persecution of Falun Gong. Prominent Indian figure Anuradha Thackeray said that forced organ harvesting is the most terrible crime, and people should learn the truth about it in China and support Falun Gong.
A Split in Attitudes Toward the U.S.? Xi Confronts While Li Qiang Seeks “Win-Win Cooperation”
Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Xinjiang once again confirms that his current status has indeed shifted. This includes the fact that he did not give a speech at the conference, and that Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, did not accompany him.
Li Qiang Acts on Behalf of Xi, Who Steps into a Carefully Laid Trap
On September 25, the Associated Press published an article titled "China's Xi Takes a Step Back, Putting a Lieutenant in the Limelight at UN Meeting." The article notes that on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, it was expected that Xi Jinping would deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly, but he did not.
Wang Huning's Audacity Has Increased; He Actually Dared to Publicly Humiliate Xi
During Xi Jinping's recent inspection of Xinjiang, an unusual action by Wang Huning, who currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Secretary of the Party Group, has drawn significant public attention and sparked heated discussions.
This Major Divide Has Driven Zhang Youxia and Xi Jinping Apart
Within the CCP military, the hawks and the doves have long been engaged in both open and hidden struggles. Some analyses point out that Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), is hawkish by nature, while the CMC vice chairman has shifted from hawk to dove. This major divide has caused the two men to drift further apart until they went their separate ways, with Zhang Youxia becoming another force within the military. The divergence between Xi Jinping and Zhang Youxia could have a significant impact on the Taiwan issue.
Cai Guoqiang and Arc’teryx Blast a Mountain in Tibet, Netizens Cry Out in Pain
Chinese demolition artist Cai Guoqiang collaborated with the outdoor brand Arc’teryx, which had been acquired by Chinese capital, seeking to stage large-scale fireworks shows in the mountainous areas of Japan and France. After being rejected by both governments, he successfully applied for the Himalayan region in Tibet. On September 19, massive fireworks were ignited in the Himalayas, but afterwards, a large amount of garbage was left behind, sparking criticism from all sides.
Xi and Putin Joke About Organ Transplants; Expert: Sends Chills Down the Spine
At the Chinese Communist Party’s September 3 military parade, a live microphone caught a private conversation between Chinese and Russian leaders Xi Jinping and Putin—about organ transplants and living to 150 years old. Human rights and religious freedom expert Marco Respinti told The Dajiyuan that, given the CCP’s practice of harvesting organs from Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience, this conversation is chilling.
Netizens Track Xi’s Visit to Xinjiang, Storm CCTV Livestream to Speak Out for Yu Menglong
CCP leader Xi Jinping recently attended the 70th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. During a CCTV livestream, netizens stormed the broadcast chat to demand the truth about the case of mainland actor Yu Menglong.
Zhang Youxia has broken these established protocols. Is Xi still the chairman of the Military Commission?
On the afternoon of September 23, Xi Jinping led a delegation from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China to Urumqi to participate in the 70th anniversary celebration of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, scheduled for the 25th.
Rumors of Xi Jinping Nearly Facing a Bomb Attack in Xinjiang – Looked Pale and Terrified?
On the afternoon of September 23, CCP leader Xi Jinping led the Central Delegation to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of the founding of Xinjiang. Du Wen, former Deputy Director of the Legal Advisory Office of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Government and now an independent media commentator, said today (September 25) that he received word from inside China that the CCP security apparatus had uncovered a plot to launch a bombing attack against Xi Jinping at the originally scheduled venue for the celebration—the Urumqi Olympic Sports Center.
The "First Case of Corruption in Xiangqi" vs. "Comprehensive Victory in Poverty Alleviation"
The case known as China's "First Case of Corruption in Xiangqi," involving the grandmaster "Buying and Selling Chess," was heard and sentenced on Wednesday (September 24) at the People's Court of Shangcheng District in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Six Chinese Xiangqi grandmasters were sentenced, with Wang Tianyi, referred to as the "Number One in Xiangqi," pleading guilty in court.
Outside the UN General Assembly, Falun Gong Clarifies the Truth and Calls to End CCP Persecution
The 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convened on September 23 (Tuesday) at UN Headquarters in New York. Early in the morning, over a hundred Falun Gong practitioners gathered at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside the UN, performing exercises and holding a peaceful appeal. They exposed the CCP’s 26-year-long persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China and called on governments to help end this human rights disaster. Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Samuel Brownback, came to the site to show his support for Falun Gong.
CECC Chief of Staff: CCP’s Impersonation Email Attacks Are Acts of War
Piero Tozzi, Chief of Staff of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), told The Epoch Times that the CCP’s impersonation of The Epoch Times to send bomb threat emails against the White House and U.S. federal agencies constitutes attacks on the United States and is an act of war by the CCP.