Beijing Police Publicly Refer to Xi as Pig

Illustration: CCP Police Vehicle (China Photos/Getty Images)

[People News] Recently, the 'Year of the Red Horse' has become a trending topic, with netizens both domestically and internationally eager to discuss whether this year will, as some prophets claim, lead to a reckoning for the Communist Party, expose lies, and reveal the truth. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is aware of the predictions that 2026 will be a year of reckoning and recognises that anti-communist sentiments are growing among the public. To prolong its existence, the CCP has deployed a significant number of police forces to closely monitor those categorised as 'stabilised.' Independent journalist Gao Yu from Beijing disclosed that some police officers jokingly told those under surveillance that they follow the orders of 'donkeys,' while 'donkeys listen to pigs.'

According to The Dajiyuan, on February 13, Gao Yu posted on the X platform, stating that as the 'Year of the Red Horse' draws nearer, the CCP's 'sensitive periods' are becoming more frequent. At social gatherings, if any information leaks, the authorities mobilise from all directions. On the 9th of this month, she was confined to her home for an entire day due to an inexplicable 'sensitive period.'

Gao Yu mentioned that on the 6th of this month, an elderly woman in her eighties passed away in Beijing, and on the morning of the 8th, she was cremated without any ashes remaining. This was because the woman had participated in the 'Enlightenment Salon' initiated by Tao Shilong and Du Guang nine years ago, and her death became a 'sensitive period.' Although this salon has been banned by the authorities for nine years, starting from the evening of the 7th of this month, several Beijing residents who had attended the salon were inexplicably 'posted' by the police and confined to their homes.

A person who was 'on duty' in Haidian District raised a question to the police, receiving the reply: 'The sub-bureau might not know either; it was directly arranged by the municipal public security bureau.' 

In another district, a person who was 'on duty' confronted the police, asking, 'We don’t even know the names of the deceased; how can you wear this police uniform with such a clamour?' The police responded, 'We are like stone mills, listening to donkeys.' When further questioned, 'Who do the donkeys listen to?' the answer was, 'They listen to pigs.' 

Gao Yu reported that on the 9th, the police also came to her home. She inquired, 'What are you here for?' The police replied, 'Just to sit for a while.' 

In the comments under Gao Yu's post, a netizen remarked: 'The police are using Animal Farm to vent their frustrations! It’s a pointless lament; the knife doesn’t even like to hold its own hand, what a joke! You could deliver takeout instead of being a police officer.' 

However, prior informants have disclosed that in recent years, within the Chinese Communist Party's official circles, officials have been openly mocking and satirising the party leader in their private interactions. 

Online, the term 'pig' is frequently used to mock the leader of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping. 

In 2021, Caixin founder Hu Shuli shared an article and images from her media outlet 'Pig Head' on Weibo, mentioning that 'the pig head is not well-received,' which was interpreted by the public as a veiled reference to Xi Jinping.

Independent commentator Du Zheng disclosed in the Taiwanese media outlet "Shang Bao" that Chinese Communist Party officials are wary of being recorded while they speak freely at banquets. A common phrase they often use is, "that pig is like this too," especially when discussing absurd or infuriating people or events. Even when expressing dissatisfaction with their superiors, they sometimes direct their frustrations at "that pig," saying, "it's all that pig's doing," which elicits hearty laughter, as everyone understands this refers to Xi Jinping.

Professor Yuan Hongbing, a Chinese legal scholar living in Australia, mentioned in a recent video program that discussing Xi Jinping used to be a taboo subject in Beijing's political circles, with officials generally avoiding the topic. However, the latest feedback from friends within Beijing's officialdom indicates that in private conversations, officials are now openly mocking and satirising Xi Jinping. Several of his rather unflattering nicknames have been frequently mentioned in these private discussions. △