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June Fourth Censorship Sparks Absurd Online Surveillance
June 4 marks the 37th anniversary of the 'Tiananmen Incident'. In the lead-up to this date, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has significantly intensified its internet censorship, VPN blocking, and stability maintenance measures, with observers describing this as the most severe wave of inf
Is It Normal That the Beijing Garrison No Longer Mentions “Chairman Xi”?
On June 3, the front page of the Chinese Communist Party’s military newspaper and its website published a report under the column “Establishing a Correct View of Achievements,” titled “A Regiment of the Beijing Garrison Corrects Deviations in Achievement Views with a Pragmatic Approach — A Delayed Combat Training Meeting.”
Rare June Snowfall: The Grievances of June Fourth Surge into Beijing
During the day, temperatures in Northeast China soared to a blistering 35 degrees Celsius; however, by evening, a towering black sandstorm completely engulfed Harbin in just two minutes, turning day into night! Shortly after, thunderstorms erupted over Jilin and Liaoning, unleashing hailstones the size of eggs, and even as large as meat buns, in a torrential downpour. Even more astonishing, on June 1st and 2nd, thick snow measuring up to 5 centimetres fell in Genhe, Inner Mongolia, and the Greater Khingan Range in Heilongjiang!
Gaokao Candidate Numbers Decline Amid Degree Devaluation
In recent years, there has been a notable trend of decreasing enrollment numbers for China's college entrance examination. According to data from the Ministry of Education of the Communist Party of China, the number of candidates for the national college entrance examination in 2025 is projected to be 13.35 million, a decrease of 70,000 from the historical peak of 13.42 million in 2024. This marks the first decline in eight years.
Wang Youqun: Can Xi Jinping's 'Iron Rules' in the Military Ensure Loyalty?
On May 27, the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party issued 'Several Measures to Strengthen the Education, Management, and Supervision of Senior Military Officials,' which includes 26 articles across 7 areas. The aim is to establish 'iron rules' for senior military leaders through education, management, and supervision.
Prohibited from Visiting the Cemetery to Commemorate Loved Ones, June Fourth Victims' Families Protest
On the eve of the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth incident, members of the Beijing 'Tiananmen Mothers' group received a notification from the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau stating that they would not be allowed to visit the Wan'an Cemetery in Beijing on June 4 this year to commemorate their loved ones, nor could they hold the customary memorial ceremonies.
The Story Behind the 20-Year Sentence of the Son of an American "Flying Tiger" Officer
The term "Flying Tigers" is familiar to many Chinese. Officially known as the "Chinese Air Force American Volunteer Group," this unit was primarily made up of American pilots who assisted China in its fight against Japan during World War II, mainly engaging in combat against Japanese forces in mainland China and Burma.
Stanford University Accused of Accepting Donations from Individuals and Enterprises Linked to the CCP
The student newspaper at Stanford University has recently revealed that the university has accepted donations from individuals and enterprises associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The report includes a list of individual and corporate sponsors, among whom one individual is suspected to be Chen Yuan, the son of CCP elder Chen Yun.
June 4 Memorial Hall Vandalised, Protests Erupt Across Three Provinces
Greetings, audience friends! Welcome to the June 1st edition of 'Forbidden News Unveiled.' I am Sun Ning.
On the Eve of the 37th Anniversary of the June Fourth Incident, the Tiananmen Mothers Are Once Again Calling for the Truth to Be Revealed
On the eve of the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth incident in 1989, the group known as the "Tiananmen Mothers," which consists of the families of victims, issued their annual memorial statement. They reiterated three key demands: the disclosure of the truth, compensation for the victims and their families, and legal accountability for those responsible.
Two Thousand Photos From the June Fourth Incident Have Been Revealed for the First Time: Is Taiwan the Next Tiananmen?
Currently, the entire world is focused on a pressing question: In the AI century war between the US and China, who will emerge victorious? If a conflict were to break out in the Taiwan Strait, what would the world look like?
Japan 'has Truly Changed'! Actively Responding to the Ccp's Wolf Warrior Provocations
The Shangri-La Dialogue (Shanghui) is taking place in Singapore from May 29 for three consecutive days. Japan's assertive stance in its confrontation with the CCP has emerged as a significant point of interest.
Is the Core Status of Xi No Longer Being Upheld? Strange Wording from Senior CPPCC Officials
While news about Xi Jinping continues to dominate headlines, and while unusual signs have appeared in loyalty pledges from senior CCP officials and the military, alongside frequent personnel changes within official circles, the author has noticed another issue: an oddity in how senior officials of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are being described in reports about studying Xi’s thought.
Beijing Takes Measures to Prevent Capital Outflow, Hong Kong Brokers Halt Account Openings for Mainland Residents
As the prospects for China's economic recovery appear dim, more and more Chinese citizens are looking for ways to transfer their assets overseas. In response, the Chinese Communist Party authorities have recently initiated a comprehensive crackdown on offshore trading platforms such as Futu, Tiger, and Changqiao to prevent capital outflow.
Economic Experts: Act While You Can, Stay Away from China
In Taiwan, several prominent economists recently expressed to National Security Council Secretary-General Wu Zhaoxie that the central planning economy of the Communist Party of China is severely lacking in 'hope.'
Singer Liu Weiwei and Director Cai Yuanyuan Have Passed Away, Both of Whom Once Supported the Communist Party.
According to reports from mainland media, on May 28, Liu Weiwei, a prominent figure in the Chinese vocal music scene known for his lyric spinto tenor, passed away at the age of 69 due to illness in Yangzhou. He had served as the principal soloist at the Central Opera House and the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, and was the head of the opera department at the Central Academy of Drama.
A Major Scandal: The Collapse of the Academic Leap Forward in Xi Jinping's Era
In 2026, an academic fraud scandal ignited by a dropout PhD student known as "Geng Tongxue" swept through the life sciences sector of Chinese universities. This controversy extends beyond the authenticity of a few high-profile journal articles; it represents a courageous challenge to the entire Chinese research ecosystem, educational foundations, scientific integrity, and even deeper political structures and levels of social civilisation.
Zhang Shengmin's Remarks Indicate That the Military's Loyalty to Xi Jinping Remains Inadequate.
Following the official dismissal of Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, Chief of the Joint Staff, in January this year, Zhang Shengmin, the last remaining member of the Military Commission, was promoted to Vice Chairman. He has become Xi's spokesperson within the military's upper ranks and the implementer of military purges.
A Mainland High School Student's Perspective on the Xi Jinping Era
What does the Xi Jinping era look like from the viewpoint of a mainland high school student?
Shi Yongxin Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison, Raising Questions About a Possible Conspiracy
On Friday (May 29), Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the Shaolin Temple in Henan, was sentenced to 24 years in prison in the first instance, with officials indicating that the amount involved is nearly 300 million yuan. Netizens expressed that the sentence is too light and are questioning who the protector behind this is.
Exclusive: Collection of Retired Senior Military Officers' Passports to Prevent Overseas Uprisings?
Recently, People News received credible information from the military indicating that a department responsible for managing retired military personnel in a certain region has secretly issued an internal notice.