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Abbot of White Horse Temple Transferred to Shaolin Temple — Xi Jinping Personally Involved?

On July 29, the Shaolin Temple Administrative Office released an official statement announcing that, in accordance with the "Measures for the Appointment of Abbots in Han Chinese Buddhist Temples", and following democratic approval by the monastic community and proper procedural steps, Master Yinle has been formally invited to serve as the Abbot of Shaolin Temple.

People's Daily Article Signals: Li Qiang as Successor

On July 28, 2025, the People's Daily published an article titled "Comprehensively Strengthen Political Responsibility, Implement Detailed Flood Prevention Measures, and Fully Ensure the Safety of People's Lives and Property."

Shi Yongxin Crossed the Red Line—Did He Touch Beijing's Nerve? Will Ma Xingrui Be Next?

On July 27, 2025, a post on the official Shaolin Temple website sent shockwaves across China and the world: "Abbot Shi Yongxin of the Shaolin Temple has embezzled and misappropriated project funds and temple assets; he has seriously violated Buddhist precepts and maintained improper relationships with multiple women over a long period, even fathering illegitimate children.

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