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Trump says Justice Department owes him money, vows to donate any payout to charity
USA-TRUMP-DOJ-COSTS:Trump says Justice Department owes him money, vows to donate any payout to charity
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Gov. Newsom quietly signs bill creating state media subsidies under his office
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom quietly signed a bill effectively creating an annual $10 million state media subsidy fund, with another $10 million pledged this year by...
British Medium: Song Yiren's Involvement in Yu Menglong's Death May Bring a Generational Curse to Her Family
Chinese actress Song Yiren has been accused of inviting Yu Menglong to the massacre gathering, which has sparked a significant backlash from netizens who have initiated a "Boycott Song Yiren's Works Movement."...
The Fourth Plenary Session is Marked by Unrest: Are the Elders Quietly Supporting Hu Chunhua's Rise to Power?
On October 20, the first day of the Fourth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China (CPC), an article published on the official website appeared to aim at redirecting attention towards the '14th Five-Year Plan'....
Beijing's Unusual Early Snowfall: Netizens Comment on 'The City is Blanketed in Snow for Mourning'
The quest for truth surrounding Yu Menglong's death has continued for over a month. On October 18 and 19, Beijing experienced an unexpected snowfall, leaving many residents shocked that snow arrived so soon after summer....
Mass shooting averted at Atlanta airport, police say
USA-ATLANTA-AIRPORT-ARREST:Mass shooting averted at Atlanta airport, police say...
Xi’s Speech May Have Foretold His Own Fate — The Endgame of the Fourth Plenum Is Already Set
it is already October 20 in Beijing. At noon, the CCP mouthpiece Xinhua News Agency released a so-called “authoritative bulletin,” announcing that the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session had officially begun. Party leader Xi Jinping delivered a work report, reading the draft of the 15th Five-Year Economic Plan (Discussion Version)....
Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter to FAO Praising Achievements—But CCTV and Xinhua Diverge in Tone
On October 20, the first day of the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session, articles published on the regime’s official website appeared to intentionally steer public focus toward the “15th Five-Year Plan.” Yet clearly, outside observers were far more concerned about shifts within the CCP’s top leadership—especially whether Xi Jinping would at least relinquish his titles as Chairman of the Central Military Commission and General Secretary, and who might replace him. Since little is publicly known about the internal situation, we must start with the signals released by the authorities before the session ...
First Day of the Fourth Plenary Session: Viral Video Shows “Crowds Storm Tiananmen Square”
On the first day of the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session, October 20, a video produced with AI depicting a “post-Communist era” went viral across multiple online platforms. Netizens called it “the dream of the Chinese people.”...
The Fourth Plenum is trash and the people don't care, whoever takes office will be the same as before
The Chinese Communist Party's 20th Central Committee Fourth Plenary Session convened in Beijing starting October 20. Mobile checkpoints have again increased in Beijing's prosperous districts to guard against mass incidents. Before the meeting there were frequent rumors about whether Xi Jinping, who has reportedly lost control of the military, would step back at the Fourth Plenum, attracting outside attention. However, most Chinese people care more about whether life can get a little better, because they have already realized: “The CCP has usurped the country for decades and has never produced ...
Europeans say Ukraine battle lines must be start point for talks, as Trump-Putin summit plans hit snags
UKRAINE-CRISIS:Europeans say Ukraine battle lines must be start point for talks, as Trump-Putin summit plans hit snags...
Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA-TURKEY:Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey...
Vance visits Israel with Gaza ceasefire uncertain
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS:Vance visits Israel with Gaza ceasefire uncertain...
European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines
UKRAINE-CRISIS-STATEMENT:European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines...
Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier
JAPAN-POLITICS-TAKAICHI:Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier...
Former French President Sarkozy arrives at prison to start 5-year sentence
FRANCE-POLITICS-SARKOZY:Former French President Sarkozy arrives at prison to start 5-year sentence...
French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot
FRANCE-CRIME-LOUVRE-SECURITY:French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot...
Apple nears $4 trillion valuation as shares surge on strong iPhone 17 demand
APPLE-STOCKS:Apple nears $4 trillion valuation as shares surge on strong iPhone 17 demand...
US, Australia to invest $2 billion in critical minerals, advance Alcoa gallium project
USA-AUSTRALIA-MINERALS:US, Australia to invest $2 billion in critical minerals, advance Alcoa gallium project...
Trump begins demolition to prepare for White House ballroom
USA-TRUMP-BALLROOM:Trump begins demolition to prepare for White House ballroom...
9th Circuit rules Trump can activate National Guard to protect ICE in Portland
(The Center Square) - A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Monday overturned a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge in...
US judge to block Trump directive to cut 'gender ideology' from states' sex ed materials
USA-TRUMP-GENDER-LAWSUIT:US judge to block Trump directive to cut 'gender ideology' from states' sex ed materials...
Amazon's AWS struggles to recover after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide
AMAZON-OUTAGES-AWS:Amazon's AWS struggles to recover after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide...
US Army, contractors constructing miles of border wall barriers in Arizona
(The Center Square) – Despite an ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors are actively constructing miles of new border wall in Arizona....
Trump says he expects fair deal with China, vows speedy deliver of subs to Australia
USA-CHINA-TRADE:Trump says he expects fair deal with China, vows speedy deliver of subs to Australia...
Xi Jinping Unable to Contain the Fallout — Yu Menglong Case Shakes the Fourth Plenary Session
The Chinese Communist Party’s Fourth Plenary Session opened today (October 20) amid intensifying infighting at the top of the regime. Meanwhile, the Yu Menglong case—which has spread from public outrage into the heart of Zhongnanhai—has directed popular anger squarely at Xi Jinping and Cai Qi. The incident continues to fuel a growing wave of “Three Withdrawals” (withdrawals from the CCP, the Communist Youth League, and the Young Pioneers). Observers say the controversy has indirectly shaken the political atmosphere surrounding the plenary session....
Fourth Plenary Session Opens With No Photos and Only 100 Words Released — A Political Bloodbath May Be Imminent
The black-and-white image from the CCP's "Eleventh" reception resembles rows of large floral wreaths...
Chinese WTO Envoy Li Chenggang Dismissed After Being Called “Unhinged” by U.S. Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Greer attend a press conference at gov...
Rumor: Xi to Resign as Chairman of the Military Commission, Zhang Youxia to Succeed, Hu Chunhua to Become Vice Chairman of the Military Commission
The Chinese Communist Party’s Fourth Plenary Session convenes today (October 20). Although the CCP officially claims that the meeting will focus on the “15th Five-Year Plan,” external observers are paying close attention to potential personnel changes—particularly those involving Xi Jinping and other top power holders....
Xi About to Step Down From the Party and Military’s Top Posts — CCP Military High-Profiled to “Build Him a Stairway Down”
As the countdown to the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session begins, on October 17 the Chinese military abruptly announced disciplinary actions against nine generals, including Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) He Weidong and former Director of the CMC Political Department Miao Hua. They were not only expelled from the military and the Party, but their “suspected criminal offenses were transferred to military prosecutors for review and prosecution according to law.”...
Colombia recalls ambassador from US amid tariff, drug spat
USA-TRUMP-COLOMBIA:Colombia recalls ambassador from US amid tariff, drug spat...
US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says
USA-SHUTDOWN-HASSETT:US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says...