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The Party Mom Panics: Ministry of Finance Establishes Debt Department as Local Debt Worsens
According to data from the Ministry of Finance, by the end of September 2025, the national local government debt balance had surged to 53.6995 trillion yuan, a 20% increase from the same period last year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that if hidden debts are included, China’s over
CCP Intensifies VPN Crackdown, But There Are Still Ways to Circumvent the Great Firewall
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has recently stepped up its public efforts to monitor online speech and further regulate the VPN industry.
Rumors Say He Weidong and He Hongjun Are Still Alive but Under 24-Hour Surveillance—A Fate Worse Than Death
He Weidong, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Chinese Communist Party, has been missing for four months, and officials have yet to disclose any information about his status.
Zhongnanhai Leadership Not United: Many in Xi Jinping’s Circle Harbor Disloyalty
Beneath the seemingly calm surface of the political situation in Zhongnanhai lies a turbulent undercurrent. Since Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, it is said that as many as 430,000 individuals have been investigated up to April 2024.
6 College Students Die Tragically in Mining Pond Accident — Students Reveal Hidden Dangers Suggesting the Cause Was Not Simple
On July 23, six junior-year students majoring in Mineral Processing Engineering from Northeastern University tragically died while visiting a copper-molybdenum ore processing plant under China National Gold Group’s Inner Mongolia Mining Co.
The Breakdown of the China-EU Summit Reveals Xi Jinping’s Power-Driven Choices
On July 24, a China-EU summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the European Union and China was held in Beijing.
Doomsday Madness: Netizens' Comments Under Constant Surveillance
Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) enacted the National Security Law in Hong Kong in 2020, it has driven away international investors, transforming Hong Kong from a prosperous international financial centre into a desolate port.
This Year's Beidaihe Meeting is Particularly Unusual. Which Elder Will Take Charge?
On July 23, pro-Communist media in Hong Kong suggested that Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders would be vacationing and working in Beidaihe for two weeks in early August.
Xi Jinping’s Beidaihe Moment and the Vision of a “China Without the Communist Party”
The annual Beidaihe moment for Beijing’s leadership is approaching. As always, Beidaihe serves as a window into potential shifts in power within Zhongnanhai.
Yajiang Project Reveals Secrets of Heaven—Li Qiang Cuts Off the Dragon Vein; Is Xi Jinping Fulfilling a Fate?
On July 19, the groundbreaking ceremony for the lower Yarlung Tsangpo River hydroelectric project was held in Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region.
Politburo Meeting at the End of July – Major Announcement from Xi Jinping?
On July 23, pro-Beijing Hong Kong media reported that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will convene a Politburo meeting next week and is expected to announce charges against former Central Military Commission (CMC) member and Director of the CMC Political Work Department, Miao Hua.
Escalating Situation: Guangdong Reports a Surge of 2,659 Cases of Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya fever first appeared in Foshan, Guangdong, at the beginning of July, and by July 21, a total of 2,659 confirmed cases had been reported.
Elder Politicians and Opposition Join Forces in Coup — General Secretary Ousted Overnight
In recent times, both domestic and international political circles have been intensely focused on the political climate in Zhongnanhai.
Li Keqiang’s Final Words Revealed for the First Time — Close Friend Preserved His Last Handwritten Letter Before Death
In early June this year, following revelations that former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who passed away in 2023, may have been murdered, public attention around this claim has surged. Recently, Mr. Hu Liren, a Shanghai entrepreneur now residing in the United States, announced that he will utilise all his social resources to investigate and uncover the truth behind Li Keqiang’s suspicious death.
Tianshui Lead Poisoning Incident Involving Children May Reflect Hidden Power Struggles at the Top
The lead poisoning incident involving children at the Heshitou Peixin Kindergarten in Maiji District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, has escalated into an international issue.
What is the Real Situation of Xi Jinping? British Media: Only a Very Few People May Know
There has been considerable speculation in overseas political circles about whether a power transition is occurring in Zhongnanhai. The BBC Chinese website cited scholars who analysed that, in order to maintain its regime, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) must project stability, even amidst intense internal conflicts.
Frequent Personnel Changes at China’s Ministry of Public Security — Will the Next Appointee Still Be a Wang Xiaohong Loyalist?
On July 21, China’s official government website announced the latest round of appointments and removals of state officials. Among the changes, Ling Zhifeng, Director of the Political Department of the Ministry of Public Security, was appointed as Vice Minister.
Xi Jinping Wields the Socialist Iron Fist — Hong Kong’s Four Great Families Under Pressure
Hong Kong’s four prominent families — the Li Ka-shing family of Cheung Kong Holdings, the Kwok Tak-seng family of Sun Hung Kai Properties, the Lee Shau-kee family of Henderson Land Development, and the Cheng Yu-tung family of New World Development — were once revered as near "divine" figures in Hong Kong.
Analysis: Beijing’s Power Structure Likely to Shift
On July 19, current affairs commentator Jiang Feng remarked on his personal channel that something unusual has been happening on the CCP mouthpiece media outlets in recent days.
Is the Storm of 'Comprehensively Clearing the Toxic Influence' Approaching, or Does Xi Jinping Feel Insecure?
A recent document issued by the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China is titled 'Several Regulations on Vigorously Promoting Excellent Traditions, Comprehensively Clearing the Toxic Influence, and Reshaping the Image and Authority of Political Cadres.'
Li Qiang Has Gained Significant Power Through Xi Jinping's Delegation of Authority, and Unusual Personnel Changes Have Facilitated His Rise to the Position of General Secretary
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is regarded as one of Xi Jinping's most trusted confidants. Recently, observers have noted that Li Qiang's influence has been growing, even to the extent of representing Xi Jinping at this year's BRICS summit.