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Chinese Artist Gao Xun Appeals After Being Sentenced to Three Years for Satirical Works on Mao
Chinese artist Gao Xun was sentenced to three years in prison by the Sanhe City Court in Hebei Province on August 25 for 'damaging the reputation and honor of heroes and martyrs.' The case involves several satirical works about Mao Zedong that were created between 2005 and 2009, well before
Shaolin Martial Arts School Exposed for Disturbing Abuses, Netizens Outraged: This is a Hell of the Underworld
The largest private martial arts school in China, "Henan Songshan Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School," has recently been implicated in severe abuse and management scandals!
Helping the Elderly Leads to a 19,000 Yuan Scam: Who Will Safeguard the Conscience of the Chinese People?
To start today's program, I want to pose a question that has perplexed all Chinese people for two decades without a solution: If you see an elderly person in distress on the roadside, would you dare to lend a hand?
Will Xi Jinping Visit India Before Heading to the U.S.? Reports Indicate That He Will Lead a Delegation of 400 Officials to the BRICS Summit.
India is set to host the 18th BRICS summit from September 12 to 13. On August 24, several sources disclosed that Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, may lead a delegation of approximately 400 officials.
Nine Taiwanese Individuals Indicted for Smuggling High-End AI Servers to China
Taiwan's prosecutorial authorities have filed charges against nine suspects on Monday (August 24) for their involvement in the illegal sale of advanced artificial intelligence servers to China. This group includes employees from Nvidia and Super Micro Computer's Taiwan branch.
South China Sea Tensions Rise Amid China–Philippines Activity
The South China Sea has become turbulent once again!
China's Food Safety Crisis: Who is Undermining Our Conscience?
Imagine this: you are seated in a clean, well-decorated, and reputable chain restaurant, savoring exquisite pastries, tempting seafood, and succulent fruits. Can you fathom that just hours earlier, in the late night, the back kitchen of this restaurant had undergone a shocking incident of 'legal poisoning'?
What Signals are Conveyed by the Four Articles Authored by "Zhong Caiwen" in the People's Daily?
Between August 22 and 25, 2026, the People's Daily published a series of articles over four consecutive days, all signed by "Zhong Caiwen." This pen name is a homophone for the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China’s Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, and it is typically used to deliver authoritative economic narratives that reflect the central leadership's views during critical moments, major meetings, or policy announcements.
The Sixth Plenary Session Raises Concerns: Has the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection Encountered Major Issues?
On August 22, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the Communist Party of China unexpectedly convened its Sixth Plenary Session, breaking the usual practice of holding such sessions every January.
The CCP is Imposing Strict Controls on Citizens' Ability to leave the Country, with the Aim of 'Xinjiang-izing' China.
The CCP has introduced new regulations for exit and entry management. Although these regulations will officially take effect on September 15, various online sources have confirmed that the CCP has already begun to enforce strict measures on Chinese citizens attempting to exit the country. Additionally, the new rules have legalized the inspection of electronic devices and data carried by individuals leaving China.
Xu Jiayin, Once the Richest Man in China, Has Now Become a Prisoner, Sparking a Major Uproar on the Internet
On August 20, Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin was sentenced to life imprisonment, and all his assets were confiscated, creating a sensation online. Many Chinese netizens expressed that this was 'a great relief,' yet they remain anxious about the current situation.
The "Chang'e 7" Mission Was Unexpectedly Halted at the Last Moment. What Transpired Behind the Scenes?
The highly anticipated "Chang'e 7" lunar exploration mission suddenly hit the brakes just before launch! The spacecraft and Long March 5 rocket had already been transported to the Wenchang launch site in Hainan, and everything was in place. However, on the 23rd, officials abruptly announced that they were "not satisfied with the launch conditions," resulting in the cancellation of this year's scheduled launch window. The authorities did not specify which aspect encountered problems.
On the Day King Abdullah Ii of Jordan Was Set to Leave Beijing, Health Issues for Xi Jinping Have Resurfaced
At 4:30 PM on August 24, the official website of the Communist Party of China published a brief article about Xi Jinping meeting with King Abdullah II, who was on a state visit to China, and holding a welcome ceremony for him. A more detailed report with images was released later, after 7 PM.
Hong Kong Court Condemns Organizers of Tiananmen Candlelight Vigil for Incitement
On Friday, August 20, the Hong Kong High Court ruled that pro-democracy activists Li Zhuo Ren and Zou Xing Tong were guilty of 'inciting subversion of state power.' Both are leaders of the now-dissolved Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.
The First Case in Mainland China Where a Person Was Acquitted for Resisting Forced Demolition That Led to a Death: What Does It Mean?
A landmark case has emerged in the jurisdiction of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), where an individual who resisted a forced demolition resulting in death has been found not guilty.
San Francisco Consulate Denies Passport Renewal, Overseas Chinese Face Identity Crisis
It is unclear when the once routine task of "renewing a passport" began to cause sleepless nights and anxiety for countless overseas Chinese. In the past, when a passport was about to expire, one would simply gather the necessary documents and visit the local Chinese Communist Party consulate or submit an application via an app, and after two weeks, pick up the new passport. However, recently, the atmosphere within the overseas Chinese community has become tense. A disturbing rumor has circulated on major social media platforms: "They are no longer renewing Chinese passports abroad; you must r
COVID-19 Cases Peak in Early to Mid-August in China Amid H3N2 Influenza Outbreak
On August 21, the National Health Commission of the Communist Party of China held a press conference titled "Seasonal Climate and Health."
Working Individuals Are Worse Off Than Retirees: The Minimum Monthly Salary in Shanxi Province is Causing Frustration
Recently, Shanxi Province announced its latest minimum wage standards, which have ignited intense discussions and controversies among netizens.
Is Flexible Employment a Form of Welfare? Peking University Professor's Comments Ignite Online Backlash
A statement claiming that "flexible employment itself is a form of welfare" has thrown Peking University National Development Research Institute professor Zhang Dandan into a storm of public controversy.
China's netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of 'welfare'
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China's property crisis grinds on after Evergrande sentencing
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