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Putin's Delayed Birthday Greetings Reflect Xi's True Status
On June 19, both the Chinese Communist Party's Xinhua News Agency and the Russian news agency reported on the phone call between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
Zhengzhou's 200,000 University Students’ Night Ride to Kaifeng Banned; Larger in Scale Than the "Blank Paper Movement"
In recent days, a trend of night bike rides from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng by university students in Henan Province has emerged, with tens of thousands participating. Reports indicate that on the night of November 8, over 200,000 people joined in, forming a riding convoy that extended for tens of kilometers.
Sun Zhigang Should Atone with Death for the "Corn Revolution" He Pushed in Guizhou
In the last article of our "Night Talk in Zhongnanhai" column, we discussed that Sun Zhigang, the former CCP Guizhou Provincial Party Secretary who was sentenced to a suspended death sentence with life imprisonment at the end of last month, will have 17 other high-level cadres sharing the same fate accompanying him in Qincheng Prison.
World Media on China: How Beijing Responds to Trump 2.0
During Trump’s first tenure as U.S. President in 2017, he launched a trade war against China, citing "unfair trade" practices, which significantly impacted global trade and supply chain structures.
Li Qiang Suspended; The Trade War Kicks Off and He May Become the Scapegoat
Trump’s forceful comeback has made the Sino-American trade conflict the Damocles sword hanging over Xi Jinping’s head.
Zhengzhou University Students' Large-Scale Night Ride to Kaifeng Sparks Official Alarm
Recently, a large-scale night cycling trip by Zhengzhou university students to Kaifeng has drawn significant attention, peaking on the night of November 8. The convoy stretched for tens of kilometers, "filled with shared bicycles."
Beijing Meeting: Cai Qi Attends, Anomalies in Official Reporting
In November, when Xi Jinping visited Hubei and conducted inspections in Fujian and Anhui in October, the frequent companion to Xi, Politburo Standing Committee member, First Secretary of the Secretariat, and Director of the General Office Cai Qi, was notably absent.
Beijing Launches $1.4 Trillion Relief Plan: Neither Addressing the Symptoms nor the Root Causes?
Beijing has approved a $1.4 trillion package plan to help local governments swap mounting hidden debts. However, this time, there was no plan proposed to stimulate consumption, and the market responded pessimistically. How does the outside world interpret the reasons and effects of this plan?
Chinese Smart Air Fryers Could Turn into "Listening Devices"? UK Report Reveals Risk
The UK consumer protection organization "Which?" recently published an investigative report revealing that some Chinese brands of smart air fryers may collect users' sensitive information and upload it to servers in China, including platforms such as TikTok.
CCP Cultivates 'Local Collaborators' to Penetrate Taiwan's Countryside; Experts Recommend Establishing a Whistleblower Mechanism
In recent years, Taiwan has witnessed several cases involving individuals allegedly accepting CCP funding and violating the Anti-Infiltration Act, highlighting how the CCP uses "local collaborators" to gradually infiltrate Taiwanese society and the political system, posing significant challenges to Taiwan's democratic institutions.
Li Ganjie No Longer Accompanies Xi Jinping on Domestic Inspections
CCP state media previously revealed that when the Chinese president or premier goes on overseas visits, accompanying officials are usually those of vice-ministerial rank or higher. Key officials who accompany the president on state visits typically include the First Lady, the director of the Central Policy Research Office, the director of the General Office, and the State Councilor in charge of foreign affairs.
“Xi Unanimously Elected President” Wins Top News Award, Called Satirical Mockery
On November 7, China's National Radio and Television Administration announced the winners of the 34th China Journalism Awards. The report titled "Xi Jinping Unanimously Elected President of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission" was awarded the special grand prize. On November 7, China's National Radio and Television Administration announced the winners of the 34th China Journalism Awards. The report titled "Xi Jinping Unanimously Elected President of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission" was awarded the special grand prize.
Wang Youqun: "Three Withdrawals" Is Not Politics, It’s Self-Saving and Saving Others
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party by Dajiyuan. After its publication, the Nine Commentaries sparked a global wave of withdrawals from the CCP, the Youth League, and the Young Pioneers, known as the "Three Withdrawals."
12 Trillion Debt Relief to Protect the Center; Xi Jinping Reclaims Military Power?
The CCP’s major fiscal stimulus plan has finally been revealed.
TSMC to Suspend Production of Advanced AI Chips for China From Monday, FT reports
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has notified Chinese chip design companies that it is suspending production of their most advanced AI chips from Monday, the Financial Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
Trump's "Impending Storm" Hasn't Arrived, but Mainland Foreign Trade Is Already Feeling the Winds
With Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, both the CCP and foreign enterprises in China are sensing the “smell of smoke” from impending tariff hikes. Some factories in China seemed to have anticipated this, rushing shipments for months, particularly in October, when a surge in exports exceeded expectations.
Li Qiang Visits Kunming; Navigation Chaos Ensues, Food Delivery Worker Directed Into Dianchi Lake
Chinese Premier Li Qiang recently visited Kunming, Yunnan, to chair the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting. The visit caused navigation systems to malfunction, leading to food delivery workers being directed into Dianchi Lake.
“They Made Up a Script” – Li Chuanliang Talks About CCP's Ruthless Officials
Four years after former deputy mayor of Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province, Li Chuanliang, moved to the U.S., the CCP suddenly announced allegations involving him in a case worth 3.1 billion yuan (RMB), sparking attention.
China's Press Freedom Index Near the Bottom, CCP’s Self-Celebrated Journalist Day Draws Criticism
Under the CCP’s rule, China ranks near the bottom in the World Press Freedom Index and is dubbed "the world's largest prison for journalists." However, the CCP has designated November 8 as its own Journalist Day, celebrated across the national news industry.
Gao Shen Detained for Past Works, Artists Facing Increasing Persecution in Xi Jinping Era
At the end of October, the U.S. government called on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to immediately and unconditionally release Chinese-American artist Gao Shen, who was detained by the CCP for his works from many years ago.
Already 'Toppled' a Large Group, Should the Leadership Continue
In 2013, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched an anti-corruption "tiger hunting" campaign. The number of fallen CCP officials was astonishing—searching online yields plenty of examples.