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U.S. and China Reach Agreement — America Has Found a TikTok Buyer
President Donald Trump’s administration stated that the U.S. and China have reached a framework agreement to transfer ownership of TikTok from its Chinese parent company ByteDance to an American-controlled party. The agreement is expected to be finalized during a phone call between Trump and Chinese
The Jiangyou Incident Poses a Challenge to Xi Jinping's Authority, Providing an Opportunity for the Elder Faction to Strike Back
As large-scale protests erupted in Jiangyou, Sichuan, and were violently suppressed by the authorities, senior officials from Zhongnanhai convened in Beidaihe for intense internal power struggles. Reports suggest that Xi Jinping was furious upon hearing the news, prompting the elder faction and other opposition figures to question his governance capabilities.
Two Major Events Disrupt the World — Xi Jinping’s Vanity Satisfied
Russia, as the “big brother,” has a long history of cooperation with China. Now, with Russia bogged down and weakened in the Russia–Ukraine war, the positions of the two sides have reversed. In addition, Beijing has been constantly manufacturing Taiwan Strait crises, drawing the world’s attention.
Unusual! Xinhua’s Report on “14th Five-Year Plan” Achievements Omits “Ghost City”
Following the news on August 3 that Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi visited experts vacationing in Beidaihe—signaling that the much-watched Beidaihe meeting had begun.
Xi’s “Chinese Do Not Hit Chinese” Video Goes Viral
A large-scale protest broke out in Jiangyou, Sichuan. Videos from the scene show police brutally beating civilians. At the same time, on China’s largest video platform, Bilibili (B-site), a 2019 clip of Xi Jinping’s Message to Compatriots in Taiwan—in which he said the line “Chinese do not hit Chinese”—suddenly went viral.
Chinese Lawyer Educates on Law: 'Can Police Hit Citizens?' Netizens Respond 'Yes'
A video has gone viral showing the brutal treatment of citizens by public security and special police sent by the local government in Jiangyou, Sichuan, as they sought justice for a bullied 14-year-old girl. Concurrently, a lawyer in Changsha, Hunan, recently live-streamed on Douyin discussing 'Can police hit ordinary citizens?' and many netizens responded with '可以' (yes), which was highly sarcastic.
Beidaihe Meeting Brewing Personnel Arrangements — Who Will Survive the Fourth Plenum?
In early August, nearly all of the CCP’s top leadership headed to Beidaihe for their annual “work-vacation.” Numerous reports suggest that this year’s Beidaihe meeting will serve as the backstage venue for major senior personnel decisions, with the announcements at the upcoming Fourth Plenary Session being little more than a formality.
A Lone Brave Man in Kunming Unfurls a Banner Reading 'Xi Jinping Step Down'
On August 4, a large-scale protest in Jiangyou, Sichuan, shocked both domestic and international observers, with demonstrators shouting against police violence and calling for 'Xi Jinping to step down' and 'the Communist Party to step down'.
Beidaihe Meeting Commences, Beijing Garrison District Discusses Loyalty Without Mentioning Chairman Xi
On August 3, the official media of the Communist Party of China reported that Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Secretariat, visited experts on summer vacation in Beidaihe.
Images from the Jiangyou Anti-Repression Scene Reveal the True Relationship Between the CCP and the Chinese People
Through images, let’s understand — what exactly is the relationship between the Chinese Communist Pa
The Beidaihe Conference: Xi and the Opposition Strike a Deal, Fourth Plenary Session May See Leadership Transition
The senior leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) commenced their Beidaihe vacation office time on August 2. This year's Beidaihe Conference is particularly shrouded in mystery, and the subsequent two weeks have become a focal point of interest across various sectors.
Late-Night Police Visit to Intimidate Civilian—“Badge-Waving Lady” Revealed to Have Special Status
Recently, Guangxi’s “Badge-Waving Lady” (亮證姐) has dominated trending searches online, sparking a wave of public outrage. The incident began with a video, filmed on July 22, showing a female driver flashing a badge to force another driver to yield, which quickly went viral.
Revealed: How Wang Xiaohong May Ignite the Fuse for Xi Jinping’s Downfall
The mass protest in Jiangyou, Sichuan, which began on August 4 and continued into the early morning of August 5, left the streets in chaos, though they were completely cleared by the afternoon of the next day.
The Chaotic Scene of the Jiangyou Protests Has Been Urgently Cleared. How Can Rebellion Succeed?
The protest that took place in Jiangyou in the early hours of August 5 has sent shockwaves across various sectors. By noon on August 5, the protest area in front of the Jiangyou City Government had been thoroughly cleaned up by the authorities, seemingly erasing all traces of the previous night's protests.
Angry Cries of “Down with Xi Jinping and the CCP” in Jiangyou Reach Beidaihe; Xi Reportedly Enraged
August 5, Jiangyou, Sichuan – Following the brutal bullying of a 14-year-old girl in Jiangyou City, thousands of outraged residents took to the streets from the afternoon of August 4 until the early morning of August 5 to protest the government’s inaction.
New Shaolin Abbot’s Reforms Spark Wave of Monks Resigning
Ever since Shi Yongxin, the abbot and CCP party secretary of Shaolin Temple, was detained, scandals and controversies surrounding China’s Buddhist community have become a hot topic. Now, the newly appointed abbot, Shi Yinle, has introduced a wave of reforms aimed at de-commercialising the temple, which has sparked a flurry of monk resignations and made headlines on Weibo on August 5.
Decoding the Real Reason Why Xi Jinping Chose Li Qiang
There is much speculation circulating that Li Qiang is Xi Jinping’s chosen successor. So who exactly is Li Qiang, and what was Xi Jinping’s purpose in selecting him as premier?
Police Arrest Protesters Using Pig Transport Cages – Jiangyou Bullying Incident Only the Tip of the Iceberg
In Jiangyou City, Sichuan Province, a 14-year-old female student was bullied and abused by a group of peers. She suffered various forms of humiliation, including being beaten, forcibly stripped, repeatedly slapped, kicked, and forced to kneel.
Northern Theater Political Commissar Downplays Xi – Where Has the Commander Disappeared To?
According to Liaoning Daily, on August 1, Liaoning Province held a military-civilian symposium to mark Army Day ("August 1") in Shenyang. The first paragraph of the report had a peculiar phrasing: after mentioning Hao Peng, the Provincial Party Secretary and Director of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress, it stated that "the main leaders of the Northern Theatre Command attended and delivered speeches."
First Day of Beidaihe Time – A Major Personnel Adjustment May Have Quietly Taken Place
On August 3, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership's Beidaihe summer retreat officially began. Reports from state media suggest that a potentially significant personnel adjustment—possibly linked to the layout for the 21st Party Congress—has quietly taken place.
Xi Mingze Quietly Emerges on the Scene in Southeast Asia—Selling Official Positions on Her Father’s Behalf?
Public curiosity about Xi Jinping’s daughter, Xi Mingze, has long focused on her appearance, her marriage, and other private matters. But in 2025, the nature of this attention has changed—Xi Mingze is quietly stepping onto the political stage.