“Exclusive” — Yu Menglong’s Friend Reveals Shocking Inside Story, Huge Amount of Information

Yu Menglong

[People News] Mainland Chinese actor Yu Menglong suddenly passed away on September 11. Despite heavy doubts surrounding the cause of his death and the demands of hundreds of millions of people for a criminal investigation to uncover the truth, officials still insist that his death was caused by a drunken fall, not involving criminal responsibility. One of Yu Menglong’s classmates from middle school, who stayed in contact with him up until August this year, Mr. Ouyang, spoke out overseas on Yu’s behalf. He told People News that Yu was kind and genuine, absolutely could not have committed suicide, and had once confided that the entertainment industry was too complicated and that he even had thoughts of quitting. Mr. Ouyang pointed out that behind Yu Menglong’s tragedy, the real culprit was the CCP.

Reporter: When did you meet Yu Menglong? How did you meet? When did you come overseas?

Mr. Ouyang (name omitted at his request): I met him in middle school, though we weren’t in the same grade—he was a year younger than me. We met in an art class, and since we both liked photography, we later hung out together. He was very genuine, very loyal to friends. So after I moved overseas during the COVID pandemic, I still kept in touch with him through the internet and phone calls.

Reporter: When was the last time you saw or spoke with him? Did he ever mention suicidal thoughts to you?

Ouyang: Last May, during a video chat, he mentioned that working in entertainment was exhausting. He said there was a lot he had to deal with, and he didn’t want to flatter certain people against his conscience. So sometimes, he thought about leaving the industry. The last time I spoke with him was early August—I called him. He said he was very happy about some of my comments and also said he wanted to send me his latest photo collection. I never received it. Instead, I got the news of his death. I couldn’t believe it—it was too sudden, too shocking… I called his phone, but he never answered…

Reporter: From what you know, was it suicide or homicide?

Ouyang: I firmly believe he would not commit suicide. In one of our conversations last year, he said that the people who decided his film roles had powerful connections—some had backgrounds as second-generation Party elites. He told me that once, his “leader”—he referred to the director of the film as “leader”—said he could take him into Zhongnanhai. They went to Fuyou Street, but because Yu got a call, he didn’t go in, and the director went alone. Also, this August, he told me about a new film project in which he was to play Liu Yong. How could he possibly have committed suicide? You saw the news: there were many people at that dinner. If it was suicide, why did no one stop him? Why didn’t anyone try to save him? At least call an ambulance. Why didn’t they?

Reporter: Online, many possible suspects have been listed. Who do you think is most likely to have killed or caused Yu Menglong’s fall?

Ouyang: Whether celebrities or rich people, without backing from powerful officials, they couldn’t have gotten to where they are. Yu’s conflict with them was essentially a clash between his integrity and the CCP’s corruption, debauchery, and depravity. The industry is filled with money-power-sex trades, riddled with crime. Many actresses are mistresses of certain “red princelings,” and some male stars are reduced to being male prostitutes or playthings. From this perspective, it was the CCP’s system that killed Yu Menglong—the CCP is the real culprit.

Reporter: Did Yu understand that the dangers of the entertainment industry were tied to the CCP’s rule? Did he know that the CCP is the root of China’s suffering?

Ouyang: In this regard, he was a bit naïve. He often talked with me about doing charitable acts. But actually, whether donating to schools or supporting certain institutions, it all just supplied blood to the CCP. Those institutions all serve the Party and have Party branches. The money and goods Yu donated could very well have been embezzled by Party officials. Even his efforts ultimately served the CCP. He was also very happy to appear on CCTV. But what is CCTV? Nothing but a place for the CCP to lie and brainwash people. Yu’s tragedy lay in the fact that after being brainwashed by the CCP, his talent and good deeds were misdirected—unknowingly feeding the CCP. After moving overseas and accessing various information, I saw this clearly.

Reporter: Why did you come overseas? Why didn’t you help Yu also escape the CCP’s misery?

Ouyang: During the Wuhan virus lockdown, my neighbors died from lack of food or poisoning. After the White Paper Movement, the CCP completely lifted restrictions. Because I participated in that movement, I feared retaliation, so after coming overseas, I decided never to return. Here, I saw the crimes the CCP has committed in China for decades. I also urged Yu to do the “three withdrawals” (quit the Party, Youth League, and Young Pioneers). Once, when I was walking outside, I video-called him with a “three withdrawals” banner in the background, telling him it could save his life. Unfortunately, he didn’t listen—he even told me to be careful and leave quickly.

Reporter: You’ve lived overseas for a few years now. How is it different from living in China under the CCP?

Ouyang: The differences are huge. First, the environment—air, water, all better. Even mountain spring water can be drunk directly. Second, no toxic food. Even food exported from China is healthier than what’s kept for domestic citizens. The CCP only lets its people eat poison while trying to win false international prestige. Third, people are kind, full of mutual trust. The society is safe. Surveillance cameras are rare, and in subways, there are no mandatory security checks. Fourth, there is free aid for the poor. Even foreign refugees are provided with housing and food. Human rights and freedoms are applied to each person’s daily life. Fifth, there is freedom of belief and values—coexistence without coercion, respect for personal choices. And much more. Some things are hard to describe—they are freedoms and safety that seep into your bones.

At present, the CCP has launched an unprecedented censorship campaign regarding Yu Menglong’s case. Why does the very name “Yu Menglong” make the CCP tremble? Which powerful officials are implicated in the inside story? Netizens are still tirelessly investigating, digging for the truth. Because of the CCP’s strict internet controls, people in China can no longer speak out for Yu, forcing large numbers of netizens to scale the Great Firewall and seek help from overseas media. They have vowed: “We will not rest until the truth comes out.” On September 20, netizens launched a global petition titled “Justice for Yu Menglong” on the international NGO AVAAZ website. By September 28, more than 110,000 people had signed. Yu Menglong’s case has triggered a storm far beyond the CCP’s expectations, shaking the regime itself.

(First published by People News) △