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October's Wave of Business Closures and Social Security Claims: The 'Lying Flat' Generation Faces a Dead End
Throughout October, a plethora of videos have emerged online, with numerous bloggers expressing their despair upon returning to their workplaces after the holiday, only to find the doors locked, their bosses missing, and their salaries and jobs suddenly gone. They are left wondering how to manage th
Fifth Plenum Exposes Deepening Crisis in PLA Leadership as Investigations of Senior Military Officials Continue
Following the conclusion of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, a communiqué was issued detailing that 34 individuals are under investigation for "serious disciplinary and legal violations."
Comparing the Four Politburo Standing Committee Members’ Statements After the Fifth Plenum
Following the much-anticipated Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, it is customary for state media to publish a series of timely articles, and for high-ranking officials throughout the Party to hold meetings to express their views on Xi Jinping's speech.
International Political Prisoners Day: US Officials Urge the CCP to Release All Political Prisoners
October 30 marks the International Day of Political Prisoners, a day dedicated to supporting political prisoners around the globe who have been unjustly incarcerated for exercising fundamental rights, expressing peaceful beliefs, reporting news, or voicing political dissent.
The Fifth Plenary Session Reveals Xi Jinping's "The More Purges, the More Uneasy" Deadlock
The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China recently concluded in Beijing, where officials announced the expulsion of 33 senior officials from the party, government, and military in a single sweep.
Fed Up! Power Outages and Heat at Home Rejected. Guangdong High School Students Stage Mass Protests
On the evening of October 29, thousands of students from two high schools in Guangdong Province protested due to water and power outages at their schools, which made the heat unbearable. When they requested to go home, the school authorities refused. The students, filled with anger, initiated protests, highlighting the growing dissatisfaction among Chinese youth with the CCP's oppressive control, which has reached a breaking point.
China’s Fifth Plenum: Nine Anomalies and Escalating Power Struggles in Zhongnanhai
On October 29, 2026, the four-day Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China came to a close. The conference communiqué revealed that both the number of absentees and the number of high-ranking officials facing disciplinary action reached unprecedented levels; 33 central committee members and alternate members were expelled from the Communist Party, including 16 senior generals and 7 high-ranking officials and executives from the military-industrial sector.
Is Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong Suffering From Cancer?
Wang Xiaohong is known to be one of the most trusted confidants of Xi Jinping, the leader of the Chinese Communist Party. If Wang Xiaohong were in good health, what might happen? He could potentially be promoted to a member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission at the 21st National Congress of the Communist Party, scheduled for the second half of next year, thus becoming the 'King of Political and Legal Affairs' after Zhou Yongkang.
The Mbappé 'Insult to Mao' Controversy: Is Beijing Behind It?
'Just curse when told to; why ask so many questions!' This phrase has recently gone viral on Chinese social media! A netizen asked a man who was angrily cursing Mbappé, 'What exactly did he say that made you so angry?' To everyone's surprise, the man responded in this way! This has amused many netizens, with some sarcastically commenting, 'I don’t even know what he said, and he already apologised to me!'
Liaoning First Middle School Screens for Tuberculosis: Controversy Erupts Over Needle Sharing Among Students
On October 27, during a tuberculosis skin test screening organised by Kangping County Senior High School, a medical staff member egregiously violated the 'one person, one needle' medical protocol, resulting in multiple first- and second-year students sharing the same needle.
Governments of Multiple Countries Urge Citizens to Stockpile Food, and the Reasons Behind This Are Complex
Recent media coverage has revealed that numerous countries worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan, have called on their citizens to stock up on essential supplies such as food and water.
The Fifth Plenary Session Addresses 34 Central Committee Members, With Zhang Shengmin Elected to the Political Bureau
The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded this afternoon (29th), revealing a lengthy list of purges in its communiqué.
Insiders Risk Their Lives to Disclose the Inner Workings of the Fifth Plenary Session; He Lifeng Is Rumoured to Be Under Investigation
On the second day of the Communist Party's Fifth Plenary Session, there were still no live broadcasts from the Beijing venue! How many Central Committee members were actually present? Did Hu Chunhua make an appearance?
The Fifth Plenary Session Calls for 'Strict Governance of the Party' to Continue the Deceptive Slogan!
The Communist Party of China (CPC) commenced its Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee on October 26, which will last for four days. Party leader Xi Jinping presented a report detailing the policy draft on 'Continuously Advancing Comprehensive Strict Governance of the Party on Several Major Issues.'
Two Noteworthy Developments Following Kim Jong-un's Meeting with Wang Huning
On October 24, North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un unexpectedly crossed the New Yalu River Bridge into Dandong, China. In response, the Chinese Communist Party dispatched Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, to meet him.
Former Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong Dies, Family Connections to Jiang Family Highlighted
Around 6 PM Beijing time today (October 28), several Chinese Communist Party (CCP) media outlets reported that Liu Yandong, a former member of the Politburo and Vice Premier, passed away at 2:53 PM due to illness, at the age of 81.
14 Universities Oppose Xi’s Indefinite Rule as Two Xi Family Women Enter Standing Committee Power Struggle
A sensitive message emerged from Beijing on the first day of the Fifth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China! A joint open letter was issued by students from 14 universities, including Peking University and Renmin University of China, demanding the abolition of the indefinite re-election system for leaders and the restoration of term limits!
A Widely Circulated 'Open Letter' Is Calling for the Abolition of Indefinite Leadership Terms
An 'open letter' claiming to be signed by students from various universities in China surfaced on the 'Siyuan Lake BBS' website around 3 PM on October 26. The post calls for reinstating term limits for the President of the Communist Party of China, promoting democratic constitutional reforms, and ensuring citizens have the space to discuss national issues.
The First Day of the Fifth Plenary Session Sends a Significant Signal: Zhongnanhai Is Rallying Anti-Xi and Anti-Party Forces
On October 26, the Fifth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China officially commenced! However, the opening announcement from Xinhua News Agency was surprisingly brief, consisting of only a few lines! It did not disclose the number of attendees or provide a complete list. The news broadcast also failed to show any footage. Whether Hu Chunhua, who has been rumoured to be involved in controversies, actually attended remains unclear!
Concentrating Efforts on Foolishness: China's Artificial Ancient Towns Turn into Desolate Ruins
During this year's National Day holiday, the number of travellers in China reached impressive levels. However, the once-thriving 'artificial ancient towns' have lost their allure, attracting very few visitors and resulting in many shops being closed.
The Fifth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China Focuses on 'Party Governance' as Absolute Loyalty Faces a Dilemma
The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China commenced today (26th) in Beijing.