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Long March 7A Carrier Rocket Explosion Shortly After Launch
On Monday (August 10), it was reported that the Chinese Communist Party’s Long March 7A carrier rocket exploded and broke apart less than 90 seconds after launch. The communications satellite it was carrying was lost, and the launch mission failed.
The 'White Dolphin' Typhoon Sweeps Through East China, Turning Shanghai into a Sea, Millions Evacuate
This year’s most powerful typhoon to strike China, 'White Dolphin' (Doksuri), made landfall around 5:30 PM on August 9 in the coastal city of Yuhuan, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, with maximum wind speeds reaching level 14 (42 meters per second) near its center.
The CCP's Great Misfortune: Starting August 17?
The phrase "borrowing a corpse to resurrect the soul" describes one of the survival tactics the CCP resorts to when facing potential annihilation. Historically, the party has managed to escape disaster multiple times using this method. On August 17, the CCP plans to employ this old tactic again in an attempt to evade its current life-and-death crisis. However, analysts indicate that this time, the CCP is not only unlikely to escape but may very well be at the onset of a significant misfortune.
What is Xi's Situation in Beidaihe? The Military's Illustrated Magazine Offers Some Insights
As numerous high-ranking officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) take their vacations in Beidaihe, likely discussing important matters or setting the agenda for the upcoming Fifth Plenary Session of the CPC in October, the CPC military released the July issue of the "PLA Pictorial" on August 6. Like the May and June editions, this issue's cover conspicuously 'shelved' Xi, featuring three flying military aircraft instead.
The Party Leader Reiterates: The More the Party is Governed, the Darker It Becomes
On July 30, the Chinese Communist Party held a Politburo meeting where it announced plans to convene the Fifth Plenary Session of the Central Committee in October. The main agenda for this session is clearly defined as studying "advancing comprehensive and strict governance of the party on several major issues."
Beijing Introduces New Policies to Lower the Threshold for Buying Homes; Netizens Say: ‘We Refuse to Be the Ones Left Holding the Bag.’
The persistent downturn in China's housing market has led to significant asset devaluation and a ripple effect, severely impacting local finances, curbing consumer spending, and intensifying financial and employment crises, which have become central issues hindering overall economic growth.
Xi Jinping's Fengqiao Experience Faces Total Failure as Public Backs 'Xiping Hero'
A criminal incident in Baicheng Street, Xiping County, Henan, on July 30 resulted in one death and several injuries. The police reported that 51-year-old Xia Mougang is a suspect who has fled, offering a reward of up to 50,000 yuan for information.
Illegal Poaching of High-Tech Talent in Taiwan: 17 Chinese Companies Under Investigation
The Taiwan Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau announced on Wednesday (August 5) that it has been investigating 17 Chinese-funded enterprises since mid-July for allegedly illegally poaching high-tech talent from Taiwan, with the intent of undermining Taiwan's core competitive advantages.
Strict Governance of the Party is a Form of Crisis Management, and Xi Jinping Seems Oblivious to the Impending Dangers.
During a recent regular meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC), it was decided to hold the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee in October this year, with the core agenda set as 'continuously advancing strict governance of the Party'.
Bamboo Cicada Incident Sparks Outrage as Huawei Refuses Responsibility
The 'Bamboo Cicada' is a traditional bamboo toy for children that has unexpectedly become the hottest topic on the Chinese internet recently. Some netizens produced short videos using the 'Bamboo Cicada' to poke fun at Huawei, but after the platform's large-scale deletions, the backlash grew even stronger, resulting in a flood of parody videos across major social media platforms.
High Walls Have Ears: Unveiling the Secrets of the CCP's Special Surveillance System
Beijing, on a cold and dark morning, several men dressed in black stormed into your home, blindfolding you with a black cloth and forcing you into a van that drove into an unknown darkness. As you travel, you catch a glimpse of a familiar face among the escorting team through the gaps in the cloth—it's the woman who knocked on your door the night before, claiming to be in Beijing to petition for help and pleading for your assistance.
COVID-19 Positive Rate in China Rises to 20%, Residents Report Increase in High Fever and Cough
On July 30, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the COVID-19 positive rate among outpatient and emergency department influenza-like illness cases in sentinel hospitals nationwide has increased to 20.3%, up 4 percentage points from the previous week.
Economic Downturn Makes Job Hunting Difficult and Life Challenging! Chinese Netizens: One Day at a Time
On various social media platforms in China, including Xiaohongshu, Weibo, Zhihu, Maimai, and Tieba, many netizens are engaging in authentic discussions and sharing their thoughts on the current economic situation and job market. While some extreme or highly sensitive comments may face censorship and bans from the platforms, netizens often resort to metaphors, homophones, and realistic expressions to articulate their personal feelings.
The Article Published by "Qiushi" Acknowledges the Economic Temperature Difference While Obscuring Critical Pain Points.
On August 1, "Qiushi" released an article titled "How to View the 'Temperature Difference' Between Macroeconomic Data and Microeconomic Feelings," which admits that "there exists a 'temperature difference' between macroeconomic totals and microeconomic experiences." The article states that "macroeconomic data serves as the 'thermometer' of the economy, while microeconomic feelings represent the 'perceived temperature' of the populace, both of which are valid."
China’s New Entry and Exit Rules Criticised as ‘Self-Isolation,’ Experts Urge Quick Departure
In recent years, the Chinese Communist Party has significantly amplified the concept of national security, frequently amending and issuing nearly ten laws, regulations, and departmental rules related to national security, anti-espionage, and entry and exit management.
Fraudulent Acquisition of U.S. Relief Loans Leads to Charges Against Another Chinese State-Owned Enterprise
According to Voice of America, on August 4, Eastern Time, the U.S. Department of Justice's New Jersey District Attorney announced that China Jushi Co., Ltd., a Chinese fiberglass manufacturer, reached a settlement with the U.S. government through its South Carolina subsidiary.
The New Isolation Law is Set to Take Effect! Little Pink Claims It is 'not Aimed at Ordinary People' and Faces Backlash
In modern rule-of-law nations, 'national security' is a policy goal defined by strict legal boundaries, subject to judicial oversight, and must strike a balance with citizens' fundamental rights. However, under the totalitarian regime of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), 'national security' has been conceptualized, pocketed, and weaponized, transforming it into a political tool that allows rulers to override all laws, infringe upon civil rights, and sacrifice the livelihoods of the people.
The 'Three Bottom Lines' Reveal Xi's 'Three Insecurities'
Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping recently addressed the military, asserting that 'the gun must always listen to the Party's command.' He reiterated the importance of ensuring that various projects maintain 'quality bottom lines, capability bottom lines, and integrity bottom lines.' However, these 'three bottom lines' expose his inner 'three insecurities.'
The Beidaihe Period Has Commenced, Drawing the Attention of the Outside World to the Intense Power Struggles Within the CCP.
According to reports from CCTV and Xinhua News Agency, Cai Qi, the director of General Secretary Xi Jinping's office and a close confidant, visited experts on summer vacation in Beidaihe on August 3, 'entrusted by Xi Jinping.'
Home Visits Turn One-Way as Returnees Forced to Renounce Foreign Citizenship on Camera
In the past, many Chinese individuals who had immigrated abroad, obtained foreign green cards, or even become citizens and changed to foreign passports, often felt a natural sense of "security." They believed that since they were now American, Canadian, or Japanese citizens, holding passports issued by foreign governments meant they had the consular protection of powerful Western nations.
Cai Qi Signals Xi’s Waning Authority; Will Beidaihe Shape Fifth Plenum Agenda?
On August 3, reports from the CCP's party media indicated that Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Secretariat, visited and consoled experts on summer vacation in Beidaihe, as entrusted by Xi Jinping.