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Zhang Youxia in Trouble? Generals Almost Wiped Out
Fierce internal power struggles have long been taking place at the top of the Chinese Communist Party, with some figures falling while others reemerge. This drama-like cycle has continually attracted outside attention. Whenever rumors fly everywhere, onlookers view the CCP’s intense infighting with
What Has Happened to Li Xiang? Insiders Reveal Shocking Details
Recently, former Hunan TV "first sister" Li Xiang has made headlines in the mainland entertainment industry. On January 16, her social media accounts on Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu were all banned from being followed.
Forced Gas Heating Leaves Villagers Freezing to Death
Since winter began, the issue of "farmers unable to afford heating" in Hebei has become a frequent topic on Chinese social media.
Beware of Iran Employing the CCP's Sinister Tactics to Allow Protesters to Die Secretly in Custody
Amid intense international scrutiny and pressure, the death sentence for 26-year-old Iranian protester Alvan Sultani, who was sentenced for participating in nationwide demonstrations, was finally postponed last week just before his execution.
U.S. Congress: CCP Distant-Water Fishing Fleet Threatens Global Food Security and Ocean Stability
A newly released joint investigative report by two committees of the U.S. House of Representatives warns that the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) massive distant-water fishing fleet is being used by Beijing as a national strategic tool. It not only depletes global fishery resources but is also reshaping global food supply chains, posing threats to U.S. economic security and the international maritime order.
Li Xiang’s Accounts Banned and Companies Deregistered; Three Major Reasons Circulate Online
On January 16, multiple platform accounts of well-known mainland Chinese host Li Xiang were barred from being followed, including Douyin, Weibo, and Xiaohongshu. At the same time, it was revealed that 14 companies under her name have been deregistered, with only six remaining in operation. Once the news broke, it immediately sparked heated discussion online.
The Fate of Wang Huning, the “State Preceptor of Three Administrations”
Wang Huning, known as the “state preceptor of three administrations,” is also one of the key members of the “blood-debt gang” led by Jiang Zemin and Zeng Qinghong.
What Has the Chinese Communist Party Done in Greenland?
From the very beginning of his term, U.S. President Trump has continuously emphasized that he wants to obtain Greenland. Since January 2026, especially over the past ten days, Trump has made four consecutive statements—taking Greenland. Trump said he would take action regarding Greenland, whether they are willing or not; he also said that if this is not done, Russia or China will control Greenland. When asked whether this move might affect relations with NATO allies, Trump responded: If it affects NATO, then let it affect NATO.
China's GDP is Estimated to Be Overvalued by One-third, Roughly Half That of the United States
An article published by Sina.com on January 16 claims that in 2025, China's GDP growth will be 5.4% in the first quarter, 5.2% in the second quarter, 4.8% in the third quarter, and around 4.5% in the fourth quarter, with an overall economic target of approximately 5% GDP growth for 2025 already achieved.
Yang Lanlan's Stand-in Makes a Surprising Appearance, Heading Straight to the Police Station to Flaunt and Deceive?
The case involving Chinese billionaire Yang Lanlan, who was involved in a drunk driving incident that injured others, has recently gained renewed attention. Australian media have reported that a woman is suspected of impersonating Yang Lanlan to check in at the police station.
Is His On-Screen Confession Intended to Satirise the Power Holders Behind the Scenes?
On January 12, Xu Xianping, a retired vice-ministerial official of the Communist Party, was featured in the anti-corruption documentary, where he repeatedly aligned with the authorities' narrative.
Signals Revealed by Cai Qi and Shi Taifeng at the CCP Organization Ministers’ Meeting
On January 15, the annual National Conference of Organisation Ministers of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was held in Beijing.
Xi’s Close Ally and Central Party School President Chen Xi’s Power Weakened
After Xi Jinping’s close confidants in the military—He Weidong and Miao Hua—as well as his trusted associate within the government, Ma Xingrui, were taken down or are about to be taken down, signs have also emerged that the power of another of Xi’s iron-clad allies, Chen Xi, president of the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance), has been weakened.
China’s Trillion-Dollar Hot Money Outflow in 2025
Bloomberg published an article on January 12, 2026, titled “China Turns to Big Data and Public Shaming in Hunt for Tax Evaders”, revealing that according to an index compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence, about US$940 billion in so-called “hot money” flowed out of China between January and November 2025 alone. This scale is expected to make 2025 the second-largest year of capital outflows since records began in 2006.
China Sees Repeated “Sudden Death Waves”; Hospitals and the Funeral Industry Are Especially Busy Recently
Recently, many Chinese bloggers have been exposing a chilling reality: elderly people around them are passing away one after another, at a pace so fast it is frightening. Moreover, it is not only very elderly people—people born in the 1980s and 1990s, in the prime of their lives, are also dying at an alarming rate. At present, major hospitals across China remain continuously overcrowded, and cases of death caused by the common cold are also increasing. Many members of the public are questioning whether the authorities are concealing the epidemic.
CCP Officialdom Lost in Drunken Revelry: Party Officials Drinking Themselves to Death Becomes the Second-Largest Cause of Abnormal Deaths
How many officials can a small wine cup bring down? Sina once conducted a survey on causes of abnormal deaths among Party officials: suicide ranked first, drinking ranked second.
From the Death of Xi Jinping’s Childhood Friend Nie Weiping to Xi’s Red Guard–Style Governance
Nie Weiping, the renowned Chinese Go master known as the “Sage of Go,” passed away from illness in Beijing on the evening of January 14 at the age of 73. Nie Weiping’s death means that the Chinese Go community has lost a key figure. Beyond his legendary Go career, he and CCP party chief Xi Jinping were middle-school classmates and close teenage friends during the Cultural Revolution. With his passing, a chapter of his association with Xi Jinping has once again been brought out of the dust of history.
Whose Power Does the Chinese Communist Party Want to “Lock into a Cage”?
The Fifth Plenary Session of the CCP Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), which concluded on January 14, underwent yet another major change compared with the past. Not only did the number of participants shrink, but the work plan for 2026 also changed. The plenary communiqué continued to downplay the CCP party chief; the previously emphasized “political supervision” and “anti-corruption” were, to some extent, weakened. Two “new situational tasks” became the maintenance of “unity” and locking power “into a cage.” The CCP military newspaper also immediately published an article t
A Move by the White House Makes Zhongnanhai Tremble with Fear
Recently, according to a report by Air Cargo Week, since large-scale protests erupted in Iran in late December last year, Russian military transport aircraft have begun making regular flights to Tehran, at times as many as five round trips in a single day. One view holds that this may indicate Iran’s top leadership, in response to a possible regime collapse, is transferring assets to Russia.
The CIA Releases a Full Set of Security Steps in Chinese, Seeking Informants Who Can Tell the Truth About the Chinese Communist Party
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency on Thursday (January 15) released a Chinese-language video, providing a complete set of steps on how to contact them safely, hoping to find people who can tell them the truth about the Chinese Communist Party.
The Prosecuting Judge Acts as a Pawn of the Communist Party; Li Zhiying's Integrity is Commendable, and He Does Not Seek Leniency
In the Hong Kong court's proceedings regarding the Apple Daily case, the defendants have made pleas for leniency. Reports indicate that, aside from Li Zhiying, the other defendants have presented their own reasons in hopes of receiving reduced sentences.