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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
Why Was Li Ka-shing's Son Excluded From the Hong Kong Chief Executive's Advisory Group?
On June 27, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government announced the list of 34 members for the new Chief Executive's advisory group. Notably absent from this list was Li Ka-shing's eldest son, Li Zeju, chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings.
Young Man Breaking a Train Window, Elderly Monk Joining the Party, and the Party-State’s Cracked Defense
Recently, two incidents in mainland China have triggered widespread public attention and debate. One concerns the "window-smashing" event on train K1373, and the other involves 92-year-old actor You Benchang, famed for portraying the monk Ji Gong, joining the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Former Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang Under Investigation — Sent Classical Poem to Friends Days Before Being Taken Away
On July 8, the Chinese Communist Party officially announced that Zhou Xianwang, a former member of the Party Leadership Group and vice chairman of the Hubei Provincial Political Consultative Conference, is under investigation.
Jack Ma's Newspaper Openly Discusses Xi Jinping's Retirement, While the National People's Congress Investigates Li Keqiang's Cause of Death
On July 6, 2025, the Hong Kong English newspaper South China Morning Post published an article titled "New Communist Party rules hint China’s Xi Jinping is delegating more power to deputies." The article suggests that Xi Jinping may be delegating more authority.
Outrageous! 233 Out of 251 Children at Tianshui Kindergarten Diagnosed with Lead Poisoning
The lead poisoning incident involving children at a kindergarten in Tianshui, Gansu Province, has sparked widespread public and media concern. On the evening of July 7, parents of affected children from Tianshui gathered outside the inpatient department of Xi’an Central Hospital.
Absence from BRICS Meeting Due to More Important Matters: Xi Jinping's Actual Destination Revealed
The BRICS leaders' meeting in Brazil took place on July 6 and 7, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang attending in place of Xi Jinping. Beijing explained that Xi Jinping's schedule conflicted with the summit, while external speculation suggests he had more pressing matters to address. What significant commitments could have led to Xi Jinping's absence from a meeting he has never missed?
Senior Leadership Shake-Up: CCP Internal Disputes Stall Fourth Plenum
The much-anticipated Fourth Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) appears to be indefinitely delayed. While the CCP has yet to release any official announcement about the meeting’s schedule, a series of recent high-level personnel changes suggest unusual political turbulence.
Caught in a Dilemma? Senior Officials of the Chinese Communist Party Face a Tough Choice
On July 4, 2025, just hours after a phone call between Trump and Putin, Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack to date against Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine.
BRICS Summit Avoids Provoking Trump; Xi Jinping Absent for 'More Important Matters'
The BRICS leaders' meeting took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6 and 7. Chinese Premier Li Qiang represented Xi Jinping, who was reportedly occupied with more pressing matters. Russian President Putin attended via video link due to concerns about potential arrest.
93rd Military Parade Announced, A Soldier's Defiance Causes Anxiety for Xi Jinping
On June 28, the State Council Information Office of the Communist Party of China announced that a military parade will be held on September 3. The parade aims to showcase the military's strength to the outside world.
Mass Lead Poisoning at a Kindergarten in Mainland China: Blackened Teeth, Hair Loss — Where Is the Source of the Poison?
Recently, a case of abnormal blood lead levels among children at the Heshi Gengxin Kindergarten in Maiji District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, has drawn public attention and concern.
Because of This, Xi Jinping Personally Annihilated the Rocket Force Leadership
Israel’s “Rising Lion” decapitation strike operation precisely wiped out nearly all of Iran’s high-ranking command structure. A recent commentary from Up Media suggests that the leadership of China’s Rocket Force has also been nearly annihilated—comparable to the top brass of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Russian Forces Strike Ukraine, Hitting Chinese Consulate; Wang Yi's Deception Uncovered.
Just hours after a phone call between Trump and Putin on July 4, Russia launched its largest drone and missile assault on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. Russian drones and debris from those intercepted by Ukrainian air defence systems struck the consular section of the Polish embassy in Kyiv and the Chinese consulate in the southern city of Odesa.
Wang Yi's Trouble with the EU: Forced to Speak the Truth and Then Tell a Huge Lie
On July 2, during the "13th China-EU High-Level Strategic Dialogue" in Brussels, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi acknowledged in a meeting with the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, that Beijing does not wish to see Russia defeated in the Ukraine war, fearing that the United States would then shift its full attention to China.
Is Xi Jinping’s New Task Force the Modern-Day Western Depot (Xi Chang)?
On June 30, Xi Jinping established a new group — the "Decision-Making and Coordination Task Force." The move stirred waves of speculation: is this a sign of further consolidation of power by Xi, or does it signal a loss of control? The move has sparked discussion across overseas media.
Not Even in Death Is He Spared? Memorial Article for Li Keqiang Mentions Xi Jinping’s “Core” Six Times
On July 3, the People’s Daily published an article commemorating the 70th birthday of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. The article highly praised Li Keqiang. However, the official CCP journal Qiushi (“Seeking Truth”) website mysteriously removed the article shortly after publishing it.
Li Qiang Represents Xi at BRICS Summit in Brazil: Beijing’s Unspoken Pain
On July 2, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 5 to 8. This confirmed that Xi Jinping will, for the first time in many years, be absent from such an “important international meeting.”
Xinjiang to Add 6 More Organ Transplant Centers; Chinese Bloggers Alarmed Over "Urbanized Missing Children"
While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) rapidly expands the number of organ transplant centres, the rising number of missing children across China—now described as "urbanised" disappearances—has raised grave concerns. Many are asking: whose organs are being harvested, and for whom?
What Is the Real Purpose Behind People's Daily's Tribute to Li Keqiang?
On July 3, People’s Daily published a lengthy tribute on page 6 to mark what would have been former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s 70th birthday.
Wang Yi Reveals CCP Secrets, Shocks EU Officials
On July 2, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Europe and held a one-on-one meeting with Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.