China

Media 10/01/22, 17:27

Some Chinese netizens were "invited for tea" by the police (come to the investigation station or warn them) after they searched for the image "Liangjiahe dumplings" on Baidu. Police said they were looking for "reactionary content." Ahead of the 20th National Congress of the CCP, the regime has further stepped up ...

Social problem 10/01/22, 16:55

As the 20th National Congress of the CCP draws near, Beijing's security has been upgraded, like facing an enemy. Jin, a female southern complainant, told Sound of Hope on September 28 that the regime tightly controls trains and cars to Beijing, and she cannot go to Beijing anymore. "In China now, ...

Trending 10/01/22, 16:38

The 20th National Congress of the CCP is approaching, and Chinese authorities have stepped up social controls in an effort to ensure "stability" before the congress. According to foreign media, regulators have privately told brokers and fund managers that they are not allowed to buy and sell stocks in large ...

Social problem 10/01/22, 16:32

Official data shows that the unemployment rate for Chinese youth in July, especially those aged 16 to 24, hit 19.9%, the highest on record. Recently, there was a rumor that if you want to work at Hunan Television, you must pay a fee. In this regard, some netizens complained, "The ...

Social problem 10/01/22, 16:20

On the evening of September 28, students from many universities in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China gathered to protest on campuses, chanting slogans and demanding the lockdown end. They questioned why teachers can come and go freely but students cannot? Does the virus only find students and not teachers? Twitter account Proud ...

Insights 10/01/22, 15:49

About 20 Taiwanese human rights organizations gathered at the Bank of China's Taipei branch on September 30 to demonstrate against the abuses and authoritarianism of the Chinese regime on the occasion of China's National Day. At the peaceful protest, they invited the public "not to give up human rights, to resist ...

Human Rights 10/01/22, 15:46

In the run-up to the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), to be held in Beijing on October 16, violence against citizens has been supported by the new Penal Code. The new law allows the impunity of the uniformed, the elimination of habeas corpus, expulsion from workplaces ...

Media 10/01/22, 13:25

Meta, the parent company of the popular social network Facebook issued a notice on Tuesday, September 27, announcing that it had removed "inauthentic" accounts based in China. They were intended to influence other users regarding U.S. policy issues. According to the report the "influence operation" also appeared on other social networks ...

Trending 10/01/22, 12:55

In view of the deep fall of the yuan, the People's Bank of China has reportedly told the country's main state-owned banks to prepare to get rid of their dollar holdings and exchange them for offshore yuan. Official sources informed Reuters that the communist regime's banking authorities have taken the decision ...

China 10/01/22, 11:49

The U.S. securities regulator has imposed a fine on a subsidiary of Deloitte in China with allegations of violating audit regulations. Deloitte is one of the "Big Four" accounting companies worldwide. According to Reuters, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29 ruled that Deloitte's Chinese subsidiary allowed some Chinese corporate ...

Social problem 10/01/22, 11:46

On September 27, Tianjin city in northern China added 55 new local COVID confirmed cases. There are also 252 cases reported in a home square in Tianjin. On September 29, the whole city was undergoing mass testing. On September 29, Tianjin Meijiang Lighting City's owner told the Chinese news outlet Da ...

Insights 10/01/22, 11:42

According to a survey from Pew Research Center, global public opinion from advanced economies toward the Chinese Communist Party under Xi Jinping has turned "precipitously more negative". The survey states, "A large majority of Americans see China unfavorably amid concerns about China's policies on human rights, its partnership with Russia, and ...

Social problem 10/01/22, 11:39

'Leftover' snacks in China becoming increasingly popular A new food known as a "leftover" snack has recently appeared in China. It is popular among people because of its low cost. However, its quality is also a topic that causes many lively discussions among netizens. According to Sohu, sales of leftovers and snacks ...

Human Rights 10/01/22, 11:27

According to Chinese media Xiwang Zhisheng, Tibet has been under lockdown for nearly 50 days. Therefore, desperate Tibetans called for help on their social media. Due to the government's censorship, those people were arrested on the grounds of spreading rumors about China's COVID pandemic. On September 25, Radio Free Asia cited ...

Insights 10/01/22, 11:22

Chinese leader Xi Jinping attended a public event on the morning of September 30, further extinguishing rumors about a military coup that attempted to challenge his political power. According to state-media CGTN, 69-year-old Xi was at the wreath-laying ceremony at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The ceremony commemorated Martyrs' Day, which comes ...

Morality 10/01/22, 11:21

Chinese overseas media reported on September 30 about Dorje Cidan's complaint against the strange life imprisonment case of his brother, a wealthy Tibetan businessman. Dorje Tashi, a Tibetan chairman of the Shenhu Tibet Group, was once the wealthiest man in Tibet. In the events of March 14, 2008, in Tibet authorities accused ...

Social problem 10/01/22, 10:54

Beijing is expanding its police-led overseas service stations worldwide. These service centers look like they help Chinese people living abroad with many things, but they work closely with the mainland Chinese police. These stations are dubbed informally as "Fox Hunting," They aim to find Chinese people who have crossed borders ...

Economy 10/01/22, 10:51

According to a Reuters poll released on Thursday, September 29, China's factory activity has decreased for the third consecutive month as Beijing's harsh Covid-controlled measures hit many areas of the economy.  A forecast from 26 economists polled by Reuters showed that China's official manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) was projected at ...

Economy 10/01/22, 10:49

Local authorities in China have been facing considerable financial gaps for various reasons, such as the COVID pandemic, tax refunds, and poor land sales. A recent article on Caixin Weekly stated that the downward pressure on China’s economy has increased since this year. It analyzed the situation and reasons for the ...

Insights 10/01/22, 10:42

On the eve of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, scheduled to take place in October, information on many arrests, trials, and punishments of corrupt officials has been exposed. This shows that China's fight against corruption continues to be pushed up and has no limits. According to ...