Rare July 1st Snowfall: Xi Jinping Delays Response for Two Months

Rare July 1st Snowfall: Xi Jinping Delays Response for Two Months (Video)
 

[People News] Hello everyone, and welcome to "Hotspot Frontline." I am Xiaokun.

On July 1st, the Chinese Communist Party celebrated its 105th anniversary with great fanfare, and state media proudly announced: "The Communist Party of China has 101,128,000 members." However, the comment section quickly turned critical. One user remarked, "No wonder we are becoming happier; it turns out over 100 million people are serving the public."

Another commented, "Thinking about so many people serving me makes me truly happy." While this may seem like praise at first glance, it is actually laced with irony.

On the same day, many areas in China were still grappling with floods; some regions experienced snowfall in July, earthquakes struck, a businessman fell to his death, and citizens even took to the streets to demand accountability. While one side was busy singing praises, the other faced a simultaneous eruption of natural disasters, man-made calamities, and public discontent. Today, we will explore what exactly transpired in China on July 1st.

If it were merely natural disasters, perhaps many could still accept the situation.

What truly angers people is that the disaster has persisted for two months, and it wasn't until June 30th that the highest authorities convened a Politburo meeting to discuss flood prevention and drought relief. In other words, the floods had been ongoing for two months before the central government began to take action.

Since May, a series of calamities including earthquakes, heavy snow, floods, and hail, have unfolded one after another, marking a two-month-long trial. During this period, what have local governments been doing? Where are the early warnings? Why are drainage systems still so inadequate?

The high-level meeting on June 30 was delayed. For those who have already lost their families and homes, this 'deployment' raises the question: is it a lifeline or merely a political performance? Perhaps the answer has already been provided by fate.

Beginning in early June, regions such as Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, and Beijing experienced rare June snowfall, while massive hailstorms hit various parts of China. By July 1, it was astonishing to see snow falling again in Qinghai. Netizens remarked that June snow signifies grievances; what does the July snow signify?

In addition to the heavy snowfall, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haixi Prefecture in Qinghai Province on the morning of July 1. Local residents reported feeling strong tremors, with many being jolted awake from their sleep, and some fled outdoors in fear for their safety.

Now, let’s turn our attention to Xi'an. On July 1, an incident occurred at the Seg Plaza in Xi'an where a person fell from a building; the individual was Yan Peng, chairman of Lihe Group. Staff from the Yanta Branch of the Xi'an Public Security Bureau confirmed that they are 'handling the case.'

It is rumored that this incident is linked to a fine of 11.456 million yuan imposed four years ago, when the store staff faced severe penalties from the mall for issuing coupons during an event, resulting in a prolonged standoff between the merchant and the mall. Recently, due to Seg withholding payments and forcing the store to close, the individual reportedly chose to end their life due to overwhelming pressure.

This incident has ignited public outrage, with videos circulating online showing crowds gathering at the entrance of Seg Plaza that night demanding 'an explanation.' Subsequently, a large number of special police were deployed to maintain order, and reports surfaced of individuals being taken away.

Not only is public sentiment boiling domestically, but voices from across the ocean are equally loud. Just before July 1, the National Committee of the Chinese Democratic Party held a rally in Times Square, New York.

At Times Square, known as the 'crossroads of the world', members of the Chinese Democratic Party raised their banners and publicly shouted 'Down with the Chinese Communist Party' and 'The Communist Party must step down'.

Many of these individuals, who once remained silent out of fear like many in their homeland, ultimately chose to stand up. In New York, they are not only advocating for themselves but also striving to show the world that behind the grand celebrations of the CCP's July 1st anniversary lies a group of Chinese people who refuse to be controlled by fear any longer.

On the eve of July 1st, the Global Withdrawal from the Party Service Center organized a parade featuring around 20 vehicles under the slogan 'Down with the CCP Demon'. The convoy traveled through Times Square, Manhattan's Chinatown, and the Chinese community in Brooklyn, delivering messages such as 'End the CCP's tyranny' and 'A new China can only exist without the Communist Party'.

Originally, July 1st was a day for the CCP to display its achievements. However, this year, people are reminded of the floods, earthquakes, and heavy snowfall, along with the growing public discontent that is becoming increasingly difficult to conceal.

While officials continue to proclaim 'Great, glorious, and correct', more and more ordinary citizens are left with a single pressing question: how much longer will these days continue?

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Hotspot Frontline. I am Xiaokun. See you next time.

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