The Yu Menglong Case:  Global Public Opinion Cannot Be Suppressed  - the CCP Finds Itself in a Dilemma

Yu Menglong passed away on September 11, and netizens noticed that director Cheng Qingsong posted 'delicious' on that same day. (Source: Weibo)

[People News] Three months ago, Yu Menglong fell to his death, and the authorities have maintained the conclusion of 'an accidental fall after drinking' up to now, while monitoring online discussions to suppress dissenting and questioning voices. However, netizens are not convinced and continue to seek the truth, working to keep the Menglong case in the spotlight, with over 66 billion discussions recorded globally. The number of people signing petitions for justice for Yu Menglong has surpassed 710,000. In response, the CCP is feeling anxious, while Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council has noted that the CCP's 'digital authoritarian model' is showing signs of cracking, leading to a situation of self-censorship, stating that 'the stricter the speech control, the more widespread the rumours become.'

The truth surrounding the Menglong case has been continuously revealed by netizens, leading to various allegations surfacing online, including claims of sacrifice, murder, and the borrowing of life to change one's fate. There are also suspicions of infighting among high-ranking officials within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as well as dark financial dealings in the entertainment industry, and the illegal harvesting and trafficking of human organs. Reports have even surfaced regarding the autopsy of Yu Menglong, indicating the presence of multiple bodily fluids in his anus, numerous injuries across his body, and the absence of teeth. Additionally, it was reported that his body was injected with 11 different drugs and viruses, that he was frequently slapped by Du Qiang, and that there were suspicions he had his ears cut off and was placed under electronic shackles while alive. Numerous photos and videos circulating online depict him with frequent bruises on his face, bruised fingers, and an emaciated appearance, suggesting he was subjected to abuse. Netizens have also revealed that the Beijing 798 Art District is involved with human specimens, with exhibits suspected to include the remains of several artists, including Yu Menglong. The ongoing exposure of these dark secrets has left the public in shock.

Furthermore, at least nine artists under Yu Menglong's management company, Tianyu Media, have died in accidents, and the existence of exploitative contracts has sparked public outrage. A significant number of netizens have called for a boycott of Tianyu, resulting in a sharp decline in the company's stock price. The allegations of sacrifice have directly implicated high-ranking officials such as Xi Jinping, Cai Qi, and Li Peng. As the truth continues to emerge, the situation appears increasingly uncontrollable, leaving the CCP in a state of fear. Consequently, the CCP has been compelled to tighten its grip on public opinion.

According to reports from New Head Shell, there has been a recent development on the social media platform Threads, where accounts on Weibo that advocated for Yu Menglong have nearly all vanished. Even accounts that featured his profile picture or had names like Meng or Yu have been automatically deleted. Yu Menglong's own Weibo account has also been impacted, with all videos removed and the comment section entirely closed. Nevertheless, his fans have not given up and have redirected their protest efforts to overseas social media platforms.

In the latest edition of the 'Cross-Strait Situation Quarterly', the Mainland Affairs Council noted that the Chinese entertainment industry lacks autonomy, and the authorities have long employed a 'digital authoritarian model'. This model allows them to rapidly promote artists using party-state privileges, but they can also just as quickly diminish their influence. After the incident involving Yu Menglong's fall, numerous negative news stories related to high-ranking officials of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) circulated widely. In response, the CCP swiftly implemented stability maintenance measures, deleting all related information and posts online and prohibiting any investigations. The National Internet Information Office even summoned and penalised social media platforms such as Weibo, Kuaishou, and Douyin, demanding strict oversight of trending topics and a deadline for corrections to ensure a 'clear online space'. However, this approach appears to be showing signs of failure, leading to a significant social backlash.

The report highlighted that in previous similar major cases, local public security bureaus have a history of hastily closing cases and prohibiting investigations, which has resulted in a lack of public trust in official reports. The CCP not only refuses to conduct a transparent investigation but also, on September 22, the Central Cyberspace Administration launched a special initiative to 'clarify and rectify malicious provocation of negative emotions', which has further intensified the controversy surrounding the Yu Menglong case on overseas social media platforms, allowing it to evade the CCP's speech control.

The renowned journal 'Foreign Policy' has noted that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is trapped in a self-perpetuating cycle of censorship, asserting that 'the stricter the censorship, the more rumours emerge.' 

In contrast, the latest report from Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council suggests that the enforcement of official 'digital authoritarianism' will trigger a backlash, leading to an increase in various rumours about the ambiguous assassination. △