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China’s Fifth Plenum: Nine Anomalies and Escalating Power Struggles in Zhongnanhai

On October 29, 2026, the four-day Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China came to a close. The conference communiqué revealed that both the number of absentees and the number of high-ranking officials facing disciplinary action reached unprecedented levels; 33 central committee members and alternate members were expelled from the Communist Party, including 16 senior generals and 7 high-ranking officials and executives from the military-industrial sector.

Is Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong Suffering From Cancer?

Wang Xiaohong is known to be one of the most trusted confidants of Xi Jinping, the leader of the Chinese Communist Party. If Wang Xiaohong were in good health, what might happen? He could potentially be promoted to a member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission at the 21st National Congress of the Communist Party, scheduled for the second half of next year, thus becoming the 'King of Political and Legal Affairs' after Zhou Yongkang.

The Mbappé 'Insult to Mao' Controversy: Is Beijing Behind It?

'Just curse when told to; why ask so many questions!' This phrase has recently gone viral on Chinese social media! A netizen asked a man who was angrily cursing Mbappé, 'What exactly did he say that made you so angry?' To everyone's surprise, the man responded in this way! This has amused many netizens, with some sarcastically commenting, 'I don’t even know what he said, and he already apologised to me!'

Two Noteworthy Developments Following Kim Jong-un's Meeting with Wang Huning

On October 24, North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un unexpectedly crossed the New Yalu River Bridge into Dandong, China. In response, the Chinese Communist Party dispatched Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, to meet him.

A Widely Circulated 'Open Letter' Is Calling for the Abolition of Indefinite Leadership Terms

An 'open letter' claiming to be signed by students from various universities in China surfaced on the 'Siyuan Lake BBS' website around 3 PM on October 26. The post calls for reinstating term limits for the President of the Communist Party of China, promoting democratic constitutional reforms, and ensuring citizens have the space to discuss national issues.

The First Day of the Fifth Plenary Session Sends a Significant Signal: Zhongnanhai Is Rallying Anti-Xi and Anti-Party Forces

On October 26, the Fifth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China officially commenced! However, the opening announcement from Xinhua News Agency was surprisingly brief, consisting of only a few lines! It did not disclose the number of attendees or provide a complete list. The news broadcast also failed to show any footage. Whether Hu Chunhua, who has been rumoured to be involved in controversies, actually attended remains unclear!

The 'Long March' Commemoration: The CCP's Final Struggle

Prior to the Fifth Plenary Session, the CCP held a commemoration for the 'Long March.' The CCP leader referred to the Long March as an 'epic,' while party media enthusiastically proclaimed 'red banners' and 'miracles.' It remains unclear whether the CCP deliberately scheduled the Fifth Plenary Session to follow the Long March commemoration, but it is evident that the CCP aimed to strengthen the education of attending party officials on themes of 'unity,' 'love for the party,' and 'atheistic communist beliefs,' which likely served this pur

Why the United States Considers Confucius Institutes a National Security Threat

On the 23rd, U.S. Secretary of Defence Peter Hegseth stated that the U.S. Department of Defence regards the "Confucius Institutes" operating within the United States as a threat to national security. In a video shared on social media, he asserted that these institutes function in U.S. universities under a facade of legitimacy.

Hu Chunhua's Absence from 'Long March' Commemoration Raises Concerns; Exclusive Report Unveils the Details

On the eve of the sensitive period leading up to the Fifth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China, Hu Chunhua, a prominent figure from the Youth League faction and Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was notably absent from the so-called 'Long March' commemoration meeting held on October 22, 2026, which has attracted public attention.

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