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Cheng Xiaonong Reveals Secrets Behind the Red Wall: Even Senior Officials’ Bodyguards Are Also Their Monitors
The new book The Red Wall by Cheng Xiaonong, a scholar based in the United States, was published in Taiwan on October 27 this year. Cheng previously worked at the Research Office of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China and at the Institute of Economic Structural Re
The 'Lucky Ones' Portrayed by Official Media: Kindergarten Teacher Graduates Turned Sanitation Workers
The official media of the Chinese Communist Party recently highlighted the story of a kindergarten teacher graduate who struggled to find employment but felt fortunate to become a sanitation worker, expressing that she finds the job quite satisfactory. This report has ignited lively discussions among netizens in mainland China.
Before Halloween, a Number of High-Ranking Party Officials and Political Law "Insiders" Have Been Imprisoned
October 31 marks the annual celebration of Halloween, a festival associated with ghosts, death, demons, and monsters. Legend has it that on this day, various evil spirits are allowed to roam the earth. However, in the realm of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), aside from Liu Yandong's departure to the underworld on the eve of this ghostly festival, the CCP has chosen this moment to imprison a significant number of ministerial-level officials and political law "insiders."
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 this month's rent.
Public Toilet Sanitation Fine Sparks Controversy: Chinese Tourists and Thai Staff Engage in Brawl
As tourists, it is essential to manage one's emotions and behaviour more carefully while travelling than at home. Respecting local customs and adhering to local regulations not only ensures personal safety and rights but also serves as a direct reflection of one's personal qualities.
China’s New Social Security Rules Raise Fears of Year-End Unrest
The new social security contribution regulations officially took effect on November 1. Companies that fail to pay their social security contributions may face fines of up to three times the amount owed.
Why has Zhang Shengmin emerged as the dark horse of the Fifth Plenary Session? What are the greatest risks he faces?
The Fifth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded on October 29 in Beijing, with Zhang Shengmin being recognised as the biggest winner.
Six Major High-Risk Signals: Is Qin Cheng Reaching Out to Zeng Qinghong?
On October 29, 2026, the four-day Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded. Just two days later, on October 31, Fu Chengyu, a senior figure in the oil faction associated with former Standing Committee member Zeng Qinghong and the former chairman of China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation, was placed under investigation at the age of 75, marking him as the 'first tiger' to be targeted after the Fifth Plenary Session.
The CCP Is Concerned That the 'Final Send-Off' May Become a Reality, Leading to a Police Crackdown on Costumed Individuals During Halloween
Halloween is traditionally a festive occasion for entertainment and spooky costumes. However, in China, major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Xi'an have witnessed severe street control and arrest operations.
From the Hacking Incident at Binance to State-Level Criminal Activities in Communist Regimes
This incident is not just a simple case of commercial cybercrime; it reveals how totalitarian regimes like North Korea exploit state-level cyberattack capabilities as a strategic tool for illegal global financial plunder.
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.