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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
Xi Jinping Appears in Tibet, Hu Chunhua Rarely Accompanies, Zhang Youxia Vanishes
According to Xinhua News Agency, at noon on August 20, CCP leader Xi Jinping led a central delegation to Lhasa to attend the 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Xi Jinping, Who Once Suffered a Stroke, Going to Tibet Is Very Strange
According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, on August 20 at noon, CCP leader Xi Jinping took a special plane to Lhasa with the Central Delegation to attend the so-called 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region on the 21st.
After the “Trump–Putin Summit,” Putin Called Many World Leaders—Why Was Beijing Left Out?
So why, after telling Xi that Russia “is willing to maintain close communication with China,” did Putin call so many world leaders after the summit but leave out Xi Jinping?
Peking University Professor: In Recent Years, There Has Been a Force Dragging Everyone Downward
In recent years, one can clearly feel a force in society that has been dragging almost everyone downward—and this force has grown ever stronger. Many beautiful things have been ruthlessly shattered and destroyed.
China's Youth Unemployment Rate Reaches New High: What Lies Ahead?
The latest data released by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) indicates that the unemployment rate for the urban labour force aged 16-24, excluding students, reached 17.8% in July, marking a new high since August 2024.
Forced Social Security Leaves No Way Out – People Over 50 Accidentally Become the Hottest in the Job Market
The “Universal Mandatory Social Security” policy, set to take effect on September 1, has left China’s small and medium-sized business owners at a complete loss. Since early August, job postings have revealed that people over 50 who are already retired have suddenly become the most sought-after employees, shooting to the very top of the job market.
The Chinese Buddhist Association Has Strongly Criticised Shi Yongxin for Tarnishing the Buddhist Community, Prompting Netizens to Respond: 'Equally Corrupt'
The Chinese Buddhist Association published a statement today (August 19) that harshly criticises former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin, accusing him of serious violations of Buddhist precepts and hindering the healthy transmission of Buddhism, stating that he has 'tarnished the reputation of the entire Buddhist community in the country.'
Rumor: Emergency Plan Drafted for Parade Command—Would Zhang Youxia Replace Xi if Something Happens?
Will Xi still preside over the parade? Former PLA Navy Commander Yao Cheng revealed on his independent media channel that the parade command has drawn up an emergency contingency plan.
Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress Vice Chairman Gao Xingfu Falls from Power; Former Subordinate Turned Himself In Two Months Ago
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Supervisory Commission announced that Gao Xingfu, Deputy Party Secretary and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress, is under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law.”
Lai Zhiying's Case Enters Closing Arguments, With Health Concerns Taking Centre Stage
The Hong Kong High Court commenced the closing arguments for Lai Zhiying (Jimmy Lai), the founder of Next Media, on Monday (August 18).
Wu Manshan: The Sounds of a Coup in Zhongnanhai Leak Through the Walls — Military Power in Silent Transition
Independent scholar Wu Zuolai published an article on August 15 via Taiwan’s Radio Taiwan International (RTI), analysing the current situation in Zhongnanhai and predicting Xi Jinping’s possible fate. Soon after, he launched his own YouTube channel, Man Shan Man Tan (“Slow Chats with Wu Manshan”).
The Publication of Xi's Collection of Writings Requires Approval From the "Party Central Committee
On August 17, both the official and military media of the Chinese Communist Party featured a headline about Xi Jinping. The news is that Xi's "On Upholding Comprehensive and Deepening Reform" Volumes 1 and 2 have recently been published by the Central Literature Publishing House and are now being distributed nationwide.
Wang Yi’s Demand That Japan Return Taiwan Reveals an Ironic Truth
Citing a Radio France Internationale report: On August 15, following the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Wang Yi claimed that, according to international documents from World War II, Japan must return to China the territories it had seized, including Taiwan.
Beijing’s Mysterious Internet Blackout, Tanks on the Streets — Rehearsal or a Move Against Civil or Military Uprisings?
On the eve of the CCP’s so-called September 3rd military parade, Beijing has been gripped by an eerie atmosphere, with frequent anomalies: strict controls, mysterious internet blackouts, and large numbers of tanks flooding the city and parked openly on the streets ...
Is the Country Out of Money, Collecting “Grain” from Hundreds of Millions to Fill the Barn? Three Groups Need to Pay Attention
Starting from September 1, China will strictly enforce the mandatory payment of social insurance. According to a judicial interpretation by the Supreme People’s Court, any private agreements to evade social security contributions will be deemed invalid.
A Decision Made During the Beidaihe Conference Has Plunged China Into a Crisis, Forcing the Chairman to Step Back Into a Secondary Role
As senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have come into the public eye, the Beidaihe summer retreat has concluded. In the opaque political environment of the CCP, whether there is a 'meeting' or 'no meeting' at Beidaihe tends to generate significant speculation from outside observers.
Choosing a Blunder Between Big Moves and Harsh Moves
The heavy club of mandatory social security contributions is finally about to come crashing down.
Xi Jinping Promised Trump He Would Not Attack Taiwan During His Term. What Is He Afraid Of?
The discussions between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin have drawn significant international attention. On the eve of their talks, Trump mentioned in an interview with Fox News that Xi Jinping had assured him he would not attack Taiwan during his presidency.
Xi Fears Yang Lanlan Could Become Leverage Against Him? Rumor: Wang Xiaohong Ordered “Whoever Investigates Goes to Jail”
The mystery surrounding the Chinese wealthy woman, Yang Lanlan’s identity, has become an international focus. After extensive online digging, many netizens suspect Yang Lanlan is Xi Jinping’s illegitimate daughter. A media figure revealed that China’s Ministry of Public Security has reportedly declared: for the next three months, no one is allowed to investigate Yang Lanlan—whoever does will be jailed.
Li Qiang's Speech Offers Insights: Has the Beidaihe Meeting Reached a Conclusion on Xi?
On August 15, Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and Premier, attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Ecological Day main event and a seminar in Beijing focused on the concept that 'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.' His appearance as the second-highest official in the CCP signifies the conclusion of the closed-door Beidaihe meeting that took place in early August.