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Shi Yongxin Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison, Raising Questions About a Possible Conspiracy
On Friday (May 29), Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the Shaolin Temple in Henan, was sentenced to 24 years in prison in the first instance, with officials indicating that the amount involved is nearly 300 million yuan. Netizens expressed that the sentence is too light and are questioning who the pr
Xi Jinping's Cultural Revolution Complex
Sixty years ago, Mao Zedong launched a Cultural Revolution that necessitated an expanded meeting of the Political Bureau, the issuance of the May 16 notice, and the establishment of a Cultural Revolution group.
Xi Jinping's Growing Suspicion of Everyone Around Him Mirrors the Later Years of Stalin
Recently, I came across a video featuring North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un. During a conference, he noticed an official in the audience dozing off and immediately ordered that the official be removed, clearly indicating that the official's fate would not be favourable.
Following the Meeting Between Trump and Putin, Why Did Xi Jinping Rush to Meet Kim Jong-un?
According to a report by Radio France Internationale on the 21st, citing the Korean Central News Agency, intelligence sources suggest that "Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping is likely to visit North Korea at the end of this month or the beginning of next month."
About the Ebola Outbreak: Six Things You Need to Know
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has resulted in nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths. Here are the latest updates you need to know regarding this Ebola outbreak.
Putin’s Speech Avoids Mentioning Xi, Revealing Distance
Just after U.S. President Trump left Beijing, Russian President Putin arrived with a large delegation that included five deputy prime ministers, eight ministers, and business leaders.
Shanghai Stunned by Random Stabbing Incident, 3 Injured, Including 2 Japanese Nationals
A well-known Japanese restaurant, "Yinping," located on the 3rd floor of the Shanghai Global Financial Centre, was the site of a shocking random stabbing incident on the 19th during the peak lunch hour. A 59-year-old man named Yang suddenly entered the restaurant, wielding a knife and began attacking patrons indiscriminately, injuring two Japanese men and one Chinese woman.
A Mainland Man Suddenly Died on the Street, and the Video Went Viral Online
In recent years, there has been a troubling rise in incidents of sudden death among young and middle-aged individuals in China, sparking widespread concern about public health and national well-being.
Xu Guang, 1989 Student Leader, Freed After Sentence; Health Concerns Arise
Xu Guang, who was sentenced to four years in prison for 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble,' was released on May 19 this year.
The Accelerator of the Three-horse Carriage is Stuck: China is Experiencing a Wave of Closures Across Various Industries
An analysis of the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics of the Communist Party of China indicates that many economists believe that in the three-horse carriage of the Chinese economy, two components—consumption and investment—are unable to accelerate, leaving only exports as a potential driver for economic recovery.
It's Really Tough! With No Money to Express Love on 520, the Number of Marriages in the First Quarter Has Plummeted
This year, the number of posts showcasing love on social media for 520 has noticeably decreased.
Putin and Xi Jinping Are Engaging in a Meeting Characterised by 'superficial Cooperation and Inner Calculations'
On the 20th, Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping met in Beijing, coinciding with the renewed threat of conflict between the U.S. and Iran, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and trade and energy supply tensions that directly impact the interests of both nations.
The 60th Anniversary of the Cultural Revolution: What Kind of Turmoil Will Follow Xi's Death?
May 16 marks the 60th anniversary of the launch of the 'Cultural Revolution' in modern Chinese history.
The 'little Notebook' That Xi Jinping Always Carries Has Sparked Intense Debate
From May 13 to 15, U.S. President Donald Trump visited Beijing for talks with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping. During the brief one and a half days of his visit, the interactions between Trump and Xi were striking, generating numerous anecdotes and rumours about their meeting.
Putin's Sudden Trip to Beijing Has Its Reasons
Just four days after U.S. President Trump departed from Beijing on May 15, Russian President Putin arrived in the city on May 19.
Mayday Serves as a Continuous Warning, Highlighting the Ongoing Turmoil and Unending Disasters in the World
Recently, the heavy rainfall in Qinzhou, Guangxi, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, and Shimen, Hunan, has resulted in shocking disasters. The unusually high temperatures in northern China have also prompted many to express concerns about the erratic weather.
Credit Down, Social Security Failing, Govt Pushes Neighbourhood-Based Retirement
In mid-May 2026, the central bank released financial data for April, which showed a rare negative value for new RMB loans, with a significant drop in household loans and a pessimistic outlook for medium- and long-term corporate loans.
Moscow Launches Defence Strategy Against Beijing: A Three-Nation Engagement Involving Putin, Xi Jinping, and Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Beijing for a state visit from May 19 to 20, where he will meet with Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, and Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of China.
Celebrating Mao's Death: The Tumultuous Life of a High Official's Son
On September 9, 1976, Mao Zedong, who had caused immense suffering to countless Chinese people, finally passed away, meeting Marx. In the midst of a nationwide atmosphere of mourning and fear, some individuals quietly celebrated at home, eagerly anticipating the arrival of change.
60th Anniversary of the Cultural Revolution: From the CCP's 'May 16 Notification' to Today
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Cultural Revolution, which was initiated by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Mao Zedong.
Euphrates Drying Sparks Doomsday Fears
Traditional Chinese culture holds that 'mountains are dragons, rivers are veins,' a concept central to both traditional geomancy (feng shui) and geography in China.