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High Court of Hong Kong Overturns Jimmy Lai’s Fraud Conviction; 20-Year Sentence Remains

On Thursday (February 26), Hong Kong’s High Court ruled that Next Digital founder Jimmy Lai’s appeal in a 2022 fraud case was successful, overturning his conviction and original sentence of five years and nine months’ imprisonment. However, Lai remains subject to a separate 20-year prison sentence in a case involving the Hong Kong National Security Law.

United States House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party

## United States House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party Report: Exposing the CCP’s Space Activities in Latin America (Photo) (Photo: United States Capitol, February 11, 2026) [People News] On Thursday (February 26), the United States House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party released a new investigative report revealing how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses infrastructure in Latin America to advance its space capabilities and intelligence collection. T

Xi Drains Hong Kong’s Financial Reserves; Hong Kong Dollar Countdown Begins

On February 25, financial influencer Xiao Cui said on her YouTube channel “Xiao Cui Current Affairs & Finance” that she had seen a “rather alarming” piece of news. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po proposed transferring HK$150 billion from the Exchange Fund to the Capital Works Reserve Fund to support the Northern Metropolis and other infrastructure projects. Xiao Cui described this as a dangerous signal, saying that the Exchange Fund is Hong Kong’s financial foundation. Diverting this money, she argued, is tantamount to declaring that the Hong Kong dollar has entered a countdo

IMF Releases Report; Zhongnanhai Elites Feel a Chill

As Beijing is about to enter the annual “Two Sessions” period, a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the eve of the meetings has poured cold water on the political spectacle, leaving top leaders in Zhongnanhai feeling chilled. What h

How Great Is Xi’s Harm? Take a Look at “As Long As He Is Still in Power”

Recently, a list themed “As Long As He Is Still in Power” has been widely circulated online, enumerating the comprehensive harm that CCP leader Xi Jinping has caused to China since taking office, including economic corrosion, social suffocation, diplomatic isolation, collapse of people’s livelihoods, and civilizational regression—painting an apocalyptic picture of Chinese society. The list has sparked heated discussion. Some netizens remarked that Xi’s harm has already grown so great that even many within the system are privately asking, “How much longer can this last?” The real question, they

Zhang Youxia Case Becomes a Hot Potato, Not Included in Removal Procedures

On February 26, the 21st session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) of the Chinese Communist Party concluded in Beijing. The meeting announced the removal of 19 deputies from their NPC positions, including 9 military generals. Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), who had previously been officially reported as “under investigation,” was not included on the removal list.

Amid Countless Challenges and Dangers, Li Zhiying Stands as a Symbol of the Collective Character of the People of Hong Kong.

During the Spring Festival, while enjoying a joyful reunion with my family, I was suddenly reminded of Mr Li Zhiying, who is currently imprisoned. He is the same age as I am, and for the sake of Hong Kong's democratic freedoms, he endures solitary confinement in a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) prison, resolutely reflecting on the passage of time while steadfastly maintaining his moral integrity.

Zhang Youxia 'Vanishes' as Xi Faces Possible 'Blockade' in the Military?

On February 26, the closing of the National People's Congress Standing Committee meeting of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was marked by a shocking announcement: nine military representatives were abruptly dismissed from their positions. However, the most peculiar aspect is that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were not included in the dismissal list. Have they once again escaped a crisis?

China’s National People’s Congress Removes 9 Generals — No Mention of Zhang Youxia

On the afternoon of February 26, the 21st session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) concluded in Beijing. That day, the NPC Standing Committee announced the removal of 19 deputies from their positions, including nine representatives from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). However, the names of Central Military Commission (CMC) Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia and CMC member Liu Zhenli were not included.

Is Beijing Courting Germany? Merz Responds Firmly

On February 25, ten months after taking office as German chancellor, Friedrich Merz finally set foot in Beijing and met with Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. This time, Merz did not come bearing a simple olive branch. Facing Beijing’s strong efforts to court Germany, the former finance executive, well-versed in capital markets logic, responded with striking firmness and bluntness.

“If One Man Doesn’t Step Down, Millions Cannot Escape” — How Great Is Xi Jinping’s Harm?

Recently, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Standing Committee member Cai Qi has issued a series of heavyweight directives, delivering what appears to be an ultimatum to top leaders across the Party and military: they must publicly declare whether they support Xi Jinping or side with the so-called “residual forces of Zhang Youxia.” Behind this power struggle lies Xi’s deep distrust of the military and even the entire bureaucratic system.

Google Disrupts a Suspected CCP-Linked Hacking Group

On Wednesday (February 25), U.S. technology giant Google announced that last week its Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), its subsidiary Mandiant, and other partners took action to disrupt a global cyber-espionage campaign targeting telecommunications and government organizations across dozens of countries on four continents. Google said the group behind the espionage activity is suspected of having ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

OpenAI Report Reveals CCP Officials Used ChatGPT for “Cyber Warfare”

OpenAI, the developer of the AI chatbot ChatGPT, has released a new report stating that Chinese Communist Party (CCP) law enforcement personnel used ChatGPT to conduct so-called “cyber special operations.” These activities reportedly included drafting smear plans targeting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and asking ChatGPT to help edit and polish regular status reports on their online influence operations. U.S. lawmakers commented that this represents the “weaponization” of artificial intelligence and the “industrialization” of transnational repression.

Two CCP Political Campaigns Launched Simultaneously — How Many Officials Are Waiting to Be Slaughtered?

ecently, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) issued two documents related to rectifying the officialdom. One is the joint notice issued by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Central Organization Department titled “Notice on Strictly Enforcing Discipline in Party Committee Re-elections and Strengthening Supervision of Election Conduct,” which lays out the so-called “Ten Strict Prohibitions.” The second is a directive from the CCP Central Committee’s General Office requiring the entire Party to carry out study sessions on “establishing and practicing a correct view of politic

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