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Hong Kong's '47 People Case': 12 Appeals Rejected, Human Rights Groups Urge Release
On Monday, February 23, the Appeal Court of the Hong Kong High Court dismissed the appeals of 12 convicted defendants in the democratic primary '47 People Case' concerning their convictions or sentences.
Feeding Information to Foreign Media on the Zhang Youxia Case
In recent days, new developments have emerged regarding the Zhang Youxia case. The Wall Street Journal revealed that Zhang Youxia was intercepted while on his way to attend a meeting at the Central Party School. There are also rumors that Zhang has gone on a hunger strike in protest and is currently being kept alive through intubation. However, contradictory reports claim that Zhang is being detained in the Beijing Garrison Command and that his physical condition is stable.
Praying for Blessings During the New Year Is a Tradition — When Facing Hardship, Young People Turn First to “Seeking the Divine”
Every Lunar New Year, people across mainland China flock to major temples to worship and pray for blessings, hoping that the coming year will bring smooth sailing, peace, and good fortune. Such scenes leave the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) discouraged, because it clearly realizes that its brainwashing of the public has failed. No matter how much the CCP promotes atheism and evolution, when ordinary people have wishes or troubles, they still run to temples or churches to pray to gods and Buddhas in heaven. No matter how much the CCP praises itself as “great, glorious, and correct” or as a “gre
A Tragic Wen Jiabao: “With the Will to Slay the Thief, but Powerless to Save the Situation”
According to online information, on February 17, an X account named “Followers of Premier Wen” posted an image of a greeting card reading “Congratulations on the New Year 2026,” drawing widespread attention. In traditional Chinese format, the card was handwritten in black ink in vertical lines from right to left. In the message, it mentioned teachers and students who died in the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, saying that “to this day, thinking of the teachers and students who unfortunately perished in the earthquake still brings tears to my eyes, and I feel especially sad.” The signature reads “Wen
New York Lunar New Year Parade: Spectators Hope Falun Gong Can Parade in China One Day
“Return to one’s true origin to welcome the New Year; spring fills the world with renewed harmony of heaven, earth, and humankind.” On February 21, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year in the Bingwu Year of the Horse, the New York Chinese New Year Parade was held in Flushing, the largest Chinese community in North America, drawing massive crowds.
Zhang Youxia's Downfall: A 'Trilogy'
On February 19, The Wall Street Journal published an article titled “How Xi Jinping Gained Absolute Power by Purging His ‘Big Brother,” which provided a detailed account of how Xi orchestrated the arrest of Zhang Youxia, a member of the CCP Politburo and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission.
The 'June Fourth' Second Generation: American Perspectives on Olympic Champion Liu Meixian
On Thursday evening (February 19), American Chinese figure skater Liu Meixian (Alysa Liu, 艾莉莎．劉) clinched another gold medal in the women's singles free skating event at the Milan Winter Olympics, marking the end of a 24-year drought for the U.S. team in Olympic women's singles gold medals.
Abnormal Celestial Phenomena Have Densely Erupted in the First Month, Signalling a Dire Omen for Beijing
The year 2026, the Year of the Horse, is set to be extraordinary. Before the fifth day of the first month, high concentrations of dust storms, floating dust, and severe sandstorms have been reported across half of the country.
Ma Xingrui May Soon Become the First Major Political Casualty of the Year of the Horse
Ma Xingrui, the former Party Secretary of Xinjiang and a member of the Politburo, is highly likely to be announced as having fallen from grace following the Two Sessions in March this year.
After Zhang Youxia’s Arrest, PLA’s Most Advanced Training Base Reportedly Suspends Operations for 30 Days
Around the time of the arrest and official announcement of the downfall of Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Military Commission (CMC), the Zhurihe Training Base in Inner Mongolia was reportedly suspended from conducting exercises for about one month. The base is known as the most advanced training facility of the Chinese military. During his tenure as Deputy Commander of the Beijing Military Region, Zhang Youxia oversaw the Zhurihe base.
A Comparison of Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu’s Identities Beyond the Winter Olympic Arena
At the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu, representing the United States, won the gold medal in women’s singles figure skating, ending a 20-year gold medal drought for the U.S. Her achievement stands in sharp contrast to freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who competes on behalf of China.
Blizzards and Gale-Force Winds Strike Northern China; Sandstorms Darken Skies, Tourist Sites Close
Beginning February 21, a powerful cold air mass swept across northern China, bringing multiple extreme weather events at once. Cold waves, blizzards, strong winds, and sandstorms struck simultaneously. In many areas, yellow sand filled the skies. Tourists were knocked down by strong winds, numerous scenic sites were urgently closed, and flights were delayed.
CCP Sets Up Fake Websites, Impersonates Mainstream Media to Smear Shen Yun
A report has revealed that a number of fake websites are impersonating mainstream media outlets to spread messaging aligned with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The latest campaign targets Shen Yun Performing Arts, a New York-based company, highlighting Beijing’s ongoing efforts to suppress Shen Yun.
Sandstorm Affects Nearly Half of China, Rare 'Blue Sun' Observed in Beijing
On February 21, the Central Meteorological Observatory in Beijing issued several warnings: a yellow wind warning, a yellow sandstorm warning, a blue snowstorm warning, and a blue cold wave warning.
Economic Recession: 'Normal Work' Becomes a Luxury for Young People in China
Amid economic recession and a worsening employment landscape, young people in China are shifting away from seeking decent, stable, and upwardly mobile jobs.
Zhanjiang Mazu Procession Changes Medium, Consequences Are Severe
In recent days, mainland websites and social media have been focused on the incident involving the change of the medium for Mazu in Shishi Village, Donghai Island, Zhanjiang, Guangdong.
A Quiet New Year—Where Have the Zhongnanhai Bigwigs Gone?
This year’s Chinese New Year may be the quietest in history. Cities across the country appear deserted. From ordinary citizens to the top leadership in Zhongnanhai, from the political sphere to the military, there seems to be little enthusiasm or interest in celebrating. Streets and markets in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Wuhan, Hangzhou, and other cities are unusually deserted, and consumption has clearly cooled. Many bloggers, netizens, and ordinary citizens have posted online asking: Where has everyone gone?
Zhang Youxia’s Son Suspects His Father Has Died, Calls for Investigation into the Truth
Independent media figure “Lao Deng” revealed another explosive claim on the 20th. According to information he received, Zhang Shen, the son of Zhang Youxia, recently sent a letter to the CCP Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission. In the letter, he expressed grief and said he suspects that his father, General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, may have died during detention at an interrogation base run by the Ministry of Public Security.
Xi Jinping Announces Mourning Early in the Year of the Horse; 68-Year-Old Man Knocks Down 37 Party Officials
**Xi Jinping Announces Mourning Early in the Year of the Horse; 68-Year-Old Man Knocks Down 37 Party Officials** *By Wang Weilai* 【People News】This year’s Spring Festival Gala was noisy and chaotic, lacking both festive spirit and human warmth. It even introduced robot backup dancers. Netizens exclaimed, “It looks like skeletons dancing in a carnival—very terrifying.” There is a saying among the people: when a joyous event turns into a funeral, it is a great omen of misfortune. Coincidentally, only a few days into the Chinese New Year, bad news has come one after another in CCP-ruled China. ##
A Wave of Sudden Deaths Appears in Mainland China; Surge in Young Victims
After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s population decreased by at least 400 million people, and the country’s economic development stalled. More alarmingly, toxic vaccines have harmed many people’s health to varying degrees. In addition, various viral outbreaks have continued to emerge one after another. Hospitals in many regions are overcrowded, and the authorities, disregarding people’s lives, continue to tightly conceal the truth. As a result, large numbers of children, the elderly, and young people have died suddenly, making “sudden death” a fear that haunts people day and ni
Forty Percent of Japanese-Funded Enterprises Plan to Withdraw Investment from China
On February 10, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China released in Beijing the results of its 8th “Survey on Member Companies’ Business Conditions and Perceptions of the Business Environment.” The survey covered 1,427 Japanese-funded enterprises operating in China and spanned the period from July to December 2025, involving manufacturing, services, and other sectors. The results show that only 1% of respondent companies believe that China’s economy has “improved,” while nearly half judge that the economy is “deteriorating or will continue to deteriorate.” Compared with the first s