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Rumours of Kim Jong-Un's Death in Beijing Circulate; North Korean State Media Releases Photos to Counter Claims

Chinese dissident Xie Wanjun, currently in the United States, claimed on social media platform X on October 18 that Kim Jong-un had fallen into a coma due to a severe cerebral haemorrhage. Despite emergency treatment from experts at Beijing Union Medical College Hospital and subsequent efforts to save him in Beijing, he reportedly passed away, with his body secretly returned to North Korea.

Wolf Warrior Causes Trouble Again: Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Declared Unwelcome

Recently, Jing Quan, the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines known for his 'Wolf Warrior' diplomacy, has sparked controversy with his unrestrained comments. On October 19, Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro summoned Jing Quan to express 'serious concern and strong opposition' regarding his recent statements, informing him that his remarks made to the media last week were 'provocative and unacceptable.' Furthermore, a Philippine senator has formally proposed to designate Jing Quan as an unwelcome person.

Official Silence on Li Qiang Conveying Xi’s Greetings Raises Questions

Li Qiang's schedule was fully packed ahead of the Fifth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China. On October 15, the day after Li Qiang, the Premier of the State Council, delivered a rare video speech at the opening ceremony of the new Yalu River Bridge connecting China and North Korea, he convened an executive meeting of the State Council.

White House Press Secretary Resigns Just Five Days After Taking Office, Experience in China Sparks Interest

Katie Zakaria, the former White House Press Secretary, assumed her role as the 37th Press Secretary on October 12, succeeding Levitt, who resigned at the end of August to spend time with his family and two young children. However, she unexpectedly resigned on October 16, just five days into her tenure, making her the shortest-serving Press Secretary in White House history.

Three Tigers Taken Down in a Week: Who Will Be Next, a Politburo Member?

On October 18, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced on its website that Huang Ribao, the former vice chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Political Consultative Conference, is under investigation by the National Supervisory Commission for serious violations of duty.

Addiction Is Hard to Shake Off! Are Short Dramas Like Opium Making People Dumber?

Does watching short dramas truly lead to addiction and a decline in intelligence? Recently, the phrase 'short dramas reduce intelligence' surged to the top of Weibo's trending topics, with numerous netizens expressing their frustrations that the more they watch these dramas, the more addicted they become, and their mental faculties seem to diminish.

Qiushi Magazine Signals Escalation in Xi Jinping’s Political Purge

In mid-October 2026, just before the 20th Central Committee's fifth plenary session of the Communist Party of China, the political climate in Beijing took a sudden downturn. On October 16, "Qiushi" magazine published a crucial article by Xi Jinping titled "Advancing Comprehensive Strict Governance of the Party with Higher Standards and More Practical Measures."

The Communist Party of China Targets Wealth Rankings for Tax Collection: How Mainland China's Super Rich Are Responding

In recent years, local governments in China have been under increasing fiscal pressure due to persistently weak domestic demand and broader economic imbalances. The Central Committee of the Communist Party has been promoting the 'common prosperity' policy, and the implementation of the global automatic exchange of tax information on financial accounts (CRS) has resulted in unprecedented levels of tax audits and enforcement aimed at high-net-worth individuals (the super-rich).

A Chinese graduate student at the University of Wyoming has been arrested for poisoning the tea of their classmates.

Wang Aili, who is pursuing a degree in microbiology at the University of Wyoming, was taken into custody for allegedly poisoning the tea of a classmate with whom she had a strained relationship, despite the classmate having promising career prospects. After being interrogated by the police, Wang attempted to flee the United States but was apprehended at the airport.

Li Qiang's Rare Video Speech: A Major Signal for the Fifth Plenary Session to Succeed Xi?

As the Chinese Communist Party prepares for its Fifth Plenary Session, rumours have circulated online regarding Xi Jinping's potential resignation as General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of the State. These rumours, along with various signs observed over the past few months, suggest that Premier Li Qiang is the likely successor.

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