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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.
CCP State Media Exaggerates "Chaos" of U.S. Election, Netizens Mock: "Do Chinese People Have Ballots?"
The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) state media has launched a full-scale campaign to report on the "chaos" of the U.S. election, exaggerating America's standard pre-election security measures as "boarding up windows to prevent election riots."
"Milk Tea Chain's Creative Contest Withdrawn After 'Tank Man' and Red Guard Appearances"
The Chinese beverage chain "Mixue Bingcheng" co-hosted the "Snow King Creative Cup" contest, only to discover that entries with sensitive content, including imagery of the "Tank Man" from the Tiananmen Square Incident and Cultural Revolution Red Guards, appeared in submissions.
Who Does the Military Listen to? Xi Jinping Inspects Paratroopers and Seems Powerless
On November 4, the day before the U.S. election, Xi Jinping inspected the Chinese Airborne Forces in Xiaogan, Hubei. On October 17, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader had just inspected a certain Rocket Force brigade; less than a month later, he inspected the military again, with clear signs of deliberate arrangement.
Party Leader’s Visit to Hubei: Cai Qi’s Absence Again, Odd Coverage by State Media
On the afternoon of November 5, around 4 p.m., the CCP's state media outlets Xinhua and People's Daily released a report titled "Xi Jinping Inspects Hubei."
Chinese Netizens Follow U.S. Election, Trending on Weibo
As the U.S. presidential election approaches this Tuesday, the intense race has garnered the attention of Chinese netizens. Numerous related topics have recently appeared on Weibo’s trending list, and discussions have flooded Chinese social media.
CCP’s Push to Boost Birthrate Meets Public Backlash: If Having Children Is So Good, Why Force It?
he CCP is going all out to boost birthrates. In addition to recent policies from the State Council offering birth and housing incentives, reports have surfaced of local departments calling citizens with “birth encouragement” messages.
Over 40 High-Level CCP Officials and Elites Dead in the Last Half Month; Urgency to Renounce the Party
In addition to the spread of new COVID variants, local areas in China are facing a fierce outbreak of dengue fever. In Guangdong Province, the dengue fever epidemic has spread rapidly, affecting all 21 cities. The Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,785 new cases in seven days at the end of October.
CCP Threatens Organ Harvesting Survivor Pengming Cheng; Assassination Not Ruled Out
On October 31, an online researcher with sources in China shared meeting records from a CCP public security insider with the Falun Dafa Information Center, warning that Pengming Cheng, the first known survivor of CCP organ harvesting, is facing increased threats to his life in the United States, with assassination not ruled out.
China Pushes for Chip Design Independence; Analysis: Money Alone Cannot Overcome Obstacles
In recent years, the tense U.S.-China relationship has brought electronic design automation (EDA) tools for chip design to the forefront of the tech competition between the two nations. Despite large subsidies from the Chinese government, the major hurdles in developing EDA remain unresolved.
"Supreme Leader" Privileges Disappear as Imperial Restoration Fails
On November 1, 2024, Xi Jinping met with the newly elected Chief Executive of Macau, Ho Iat Seng, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Notably, Xi did not use the customary dragon chair or dragon cup, which some interpret as a sign that his power is waning, and his attempt at an imperial restoration has failed.
Johnnie To: Hong Kong Has Lost Its Soul
Acclaimed Hong Kong director Johnnie To, the first from Hong Kong invited to serve as a juror for the main competition at three major international film festivals, recently stated in an interview with British media that both he and Hong Kong have "lost their soul," referring to the loss of human rights and freedom of speech. To shared that although he loves making movies, he currently finds it hard to write scripts.
Bank Accounts Frozen After Selling Watches and Gold Bars in Mainland China
The term "distant fishing" refers to an unusual enforcement tactic where, due to financial strains across various regions in China, local police from economically weaker areas travel to other provinces to conduct raids.
Xi's Power Faces Erosion, Potentially Affecting Close Ally Cai Qi
Recently, rumors have intensified about the uncertain future of Cai Qi, a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo Standing Committee and head of the Central Secretariat. Unlike other top CCP leaders, Cai Qi has been unusually low-profile, refraining from field research trips and notably absent from Xi Jinping’s recent inspection visits.
The Number of Marriages in China Declines by 25% Compared to the Same Period Last Year; "Four-Not Youths" Resist the Authorities’ Urging for Marriage and Childbearing
In the context of economic recession, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) government has continually introduced "fancy birth-promotion" policies to address the early arrival of population aging and the sharp decline in labor force. However, according to the latest data released by CCP officials, the younger generation is not buying into it. The number of marriages in the first three quarters of this year has decreased by 25% compared to the same period last year.
China’s Social Platforms See a Wave of Unemployment Laments; Job Seekers Face Severe Challenges
China’s unemployment problem is worsening, sparking widespread attention and discussion. Topics related to “unemployment” are proliferating on social media platforms like Douyin, Kuaishou, and Xiaohongshu. Many users on these platforms are sharing their experiences: some lament the hardships of life, others complain about workplace injustices, and others express helplessness and anger.
Eighteen Companions to Spend Life in Prison Together: Sun Zhigang’s Life in Qin Cheng Not So Lonely
In my column Night Talk from Zhongnanhai on August 27, I discussed the criminal charges against Sun Zhigang, the former Party Secretary of Guizhou, in the article titled, “What Crimes Does the First Provincial Secretary Guilty of Corruption, Sun Zhigang, Deserve?”
Wang Youqun: Will Xi Jinping Lose His Grip on Power?
In recent months, there have been many rumors about Xi Jinping: claims of his health issues, suggestions of a "soft coup" against him, reports of rebukes by party elders, talk of a "strategic retreat," and rumors of partial loss of authority.
Lawyers Take Out Loans to Work, Xi Jinping’s "Bright Employment Outlook" Theory Backfires
Youth unemployment remains high, recent college graduates face immediate joblessness, and China’s economy is mired in recession.
CCP Plans Trade War Before U.S. Election Ends, Aims to Build "Bridges" in Trade and Diplomacy
With the U.S. election still underway, the CCP has sensed that, regardless of who becomes the next president, an intensified "trade war" with China is inevitable. Therefore, the CCP has already started preparing for the "aftermath," with the main strategy being to diversify sources of imported food to reduce dependence on U.S. agricultural products.
The CCP Calls on Companies and the Wealthy to Pay Back Taxes, Risking Another Blow to Investor Confidence
Due to the real estate sector’s slump and the economic downturn, the CCP is running out of money. The government is urgently seeking ways to fill fiscal gaps, instructing wealthy individuals and companies to carefully examine any unpaid taxes. Foreign media believe this move may further weaken investor confidence in China.