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Zhu Rongji Passes Away: What Political Messages Are Hidden in the Official Obituary
On August 12 at 6 PM, the party media Xinhua News Agency was authorized to release the obituary of former Politburo Standing Committee member and Premier Zhu Rongji.
Xi Jinping's Anxiety Over Military Power and Two Major Paradoxes
On July 31, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a collective study session focused on strengthening military governance. Party leader Xi Jinping reiterated the importance of deepening the fight against corruption within the military, stating that it is essential to "uphold and strengthen the Party's absolute leadership over the military" and to "ensure that the military always obeys the Party's command."
Long March 7A Carrier Rocket Explosion Shortly After Launch
On Monday (August 10), it was reported that the Chinese Communist Party’s Long March 7A carrier rocket exploded and broke apart less than 90 seconds after launch. The communications satellite it was carrying was lost, and the launch mission failed.
UK Faces National Security Crisis: Unmanned Reconnaissance Boat Found to Contain Chinese Parts, Data Reported to Beijing
The 'K3 Scout' unmanned reconnaissance boat, operated by the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines, has been discovered to contain Chinese-made components in its spy camera. Alarmingly, it continues to send 'heartbeat communication' signals to Chinese devices even when powered off.
The National Bureau of Statistics Has Come Clean: Corporate Debts Now Account for 21% of GDP
Recently, Yao Jingyuan, the former chief economist of the National Bureau of Statistics, made a startling revelation during a public discussion with Zhang Dandan, the deputy dean of Peking University's National Development Institute, and senior investor economist Wang Boming.
Billion-Dollar Saige Turns into an Empty City: Xi'an Residents Stand Firm!
Xiao Zhai in Xi'an was once regarded as the most daunting 'traffic landmark' in Western China. It was here that a commercial legend emerged, consistently ranking first in Northwest China and among the top ten nationwide—the Xi'an Saige Shopping Center. At its peak, it attracted over 100,000 visitors daily, and during holidays, it was so packed that there was no room to stand.
The 'White Dolphin' Typhoon Sweeps Through East China, Turning Shanghai into a Sea, Millions Evacuate
This year’s most powerful typhoon to strike China, 'White Dolphin' (Doksuri), made landfall around 5:30 PM on August 9 in the coastal city of Yuhuan, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, with maximum wind speeds reaching level 14 (42 meters per second) near its center.
The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee: A Game of Blame?
The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has announced that the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee will be held in October, focusing on the theme of 'comprehensively and strictly governing the Party.' This indicates that there will be an intensified campaign to strengthen the Party both before and after this meeting.
Political Persecution and Ideological Brainwashing: The CCP's Strategy to Undermine Hong Kong
In the lead-up to the book fair, the selective persecution by the Special Administrative Region (SAR) government resulted in two traditional second-floor bookstores being forced to close. The CCP's aggressive campaign against individual bookstores has become increasingly overt.
Typhoon 'White Dolphin' Strikes 6,000 Kilometers! The Dangers of 'Wind, Rain, and Tides Meeting' Are Significant
After a long journey of 6,000 kilometers and over 15 days of development, this year's most unusual and longest-lasting typhoon, 'White Dolphin,' made landfall in Zhejiang with winds reaching level 14 on the evening of August 9! However, just before it made landfall, even the international metropolis of Shanghai, located hundreds of kilometers from the landing point, was once again inundated...
The CCP's Great Misfortune: Starting August 17?
The phrase "borrowing a corpse to resurrect the soul" describes one of the survival tactics the CCP resorts to when facing potential annihilation. Historically, the party has managed to escape disaster multiple times using this method. On August 17, the CCP plans to employ this old tactic again in an attempt to evade its current life-and-death crisis. However, analysts indicate that this time, the CCP is not only unlikely to escape but may very well be at the onset of a significant misfortune.
What is Xi's Situation in Beidaihe? The Military's Illustrated Magazine Offers Some Insights
As numerous high-ranking officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) take their vacations in Beidaihe, likely discussing important matters or setting the agenda for the upcoming Fifth Plenary Session of the CPC in October, the CPC military released the July issue of the "PLA Pictorial" on August 6. Like the May and June editions, this issue's cover conspicuously 'shelved' Xi, featuring three flying military aircraft instead.
The Party Leader Reiterates: The More the Party is Governed, the Darker It Becomes
On July 30, the Chinese Communist Party held a Politburo meeting where it announced plans to convene the Fifth Plenary Session of the Central Committee in October. The main agenda for this session is clearly defined as studying "advancing comprehensive and strict governance of the party on several major issues."
Beijing Introduces New Policies to Lower the Threshold for Buying Homes; Netizens Say: ‘We Refuse to Be the Ones Left Holding the Bag.’
The persistent downturn in China's housing market has led to significant asset devaluation and a ripple effect, severely impacting local finances, curbing consumer spending, and intensifying financial and employment crises, which have become central issues hindering overall economic growth.
Xi Jinping's Fengqiao Experience Faces Total Failure as Public Backs 'Xiping Hero'
A criminal incident in Baicheng Street, Xiping County, Henan, on July 30 resulted in one death and several injuries. The police reported that 51-year-old Xia Mougang is a suspect who has fled, offering a reward of up to 50,000 yuan for information.
Illegal Poaching of High-Tech Talent in Taiwan: 17 Chinese Companies Under Investigation
The Taiwan Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau announced on Wednesday (August 5) that it has been investigating 17 Chinese-funded enterprises since mid-July for allegedly illegally poaching high-tech talent from Taiwan, with the intent of undermining Taiwan's core competitive advantages.
Strict Governance of the Party is a Form of Crisis Management, and Xi Jinping Seems Oblivious to the Impending Dangers.
During a recent regular meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC), it was decided to hold the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee in October this year, with the core agenda set as 'continuously advancing strict governance of the Party'.
Bamboo Cicada Incident Sparks Outrage as Huawei Refuses Responsibility
The 'Bamboo Cicada' is a traditional bamboo toy for children that has unexpectedly become the hottest topic on the Chinese internet recently. Some netizens produced short videos using the 'Bamboo Cicada' to poke fun at Huawei, but after the platform's large-scale deletions, the backlash grew even stronger, resulting in a flood of parody videos across major social media platforms.
High Walls Have Ears: Unveiling the Secrets of the CCP's Special Surveillance System
Beijing, on a cold and dark morning, several men dressed in black stormed into your home, blindfolding you with a black cloth and forcing you into a van that drove into an unknown darkness. As you travel, you catch a glimpse of a familiar face among the escorting team through the gaps in the cloth—it's the woman who knocked on your door the night before, claiming to be in Beijing to petition for help and pleading for your assistance.
COVID-19 Positive Rate in China Rises to 20%, Residents Report Increase in High Fever and Cough
On July 30, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the COVID-19 positive rate among outpatient and emergency department influenza-like illness cases in sentinel hospitals nationwide has increased to 20.3%, up 4 percentage points from the previous week.
Economic Downturn Makes Job Hunting Difficult and Life Challenging! Chinese Netizens: One Day at a Time
On various social media platforms in China, including Xiaohongshu, Weibo, Zhihu, Maimai, and Tieba, many netizens are engaging in authentic discussions and sharing their thoughts on the current economic situation and job market. While some extreme or highly sensitive comments may face censorship and bans from the platforms, netizens often resort to metaphors, homophones, and realistic expressions to articulate their personal feelings.