【Epoch Times, April 5, 2026】Epoch Times curates must-read articles for readers every day:
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Xiamen Municipal Party Secretary Change, Cui Yonghui Allegedly “Out”
Recently, the Chinese officials announced the appointment of Lin Tao, Deputy Secretary-General of the State Council, to take over as a member of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee and the Xiamen Municipal Party Secretary. The whereabouts of the former Xiamen Municipal Party Secretary Cui Yonghui are unclear, drawing attention from the public.
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Total Individual Housing Loans of China’s Six Major State-Owned Banks Decline Sharply Year-on-Year
Due to the continuous downturn in China’s real estate market and weak demand, the scale of individual housing loans continues to shrink. In 2025, the total outstanding housing loans of the six major state-owned banks declined by over 700 billion yuan year-on-year, with a larger reduction compared to the previous year. Experts attribute this to early repayments by individuals and a low willingness to purchase houses.
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Jindi Group’s Revenue Slashed, Manpower Reduced, 80% of Mainland Real Estate Companies Cut Staff Last Year
The annual report released by Jindi Group on April 4 showed a 52.41% year-on-year decrease in operating income and a net loss of 13.281 billion yuan, experiencing a double-digit decline in revenue and profits. With the continued sluggish environment in the real estate industry, Jindi Group has laid off 11,352 employees over the past four years.
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Shen Zhou: How will Drones Change the Offensive and Defensive Situation in the Taiwan Strait?
The drone warfare on the battlefield between Russia and Ukraine is changing the form of warfare, which will naturally have a profound impact on the offensive and defensive situation in the Taiwan Strait.
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Greece’s Crete Island Sky Turns Orange Due to Sandstorm Impact
Crete, located in the Mediterranean, is the largest island in Greece. Recently, the sky turned orange due to a sandstorm, resembling an apocalyptic scene.
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China’s Pig Prices Continue to Fall for Eight Weeks, Loss of 400 Yuan to Raise a Pig
China’s pig prices have been continuously falling for eight weeks, hitting a new low since 2019. Industry insiders state that the pig farming industry is currently in a state of deep losses, with some businesses reporting an average loss of over 400 yuan per pig. The news became a hot topic on April 5.
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Cai Shenkun: Ma Xingrui Detained, Xi Jinping Faces a Dilemma Similar to Mao Zedong’s Later Years
Ma Xingrui, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s Political Bureau who had disappeared from the public eye for 8 months, was officially announced to have been detained by the Chinese authorities on April 3.
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US Logistics Company Accuses Chinese-Owned E-commerce of Threatening with Hitmen, Involving Huge Disputes
According to the New York Post on Thursday, April 2, Vevor, a Chinese-headquartered top seller on Amazon with an annual sales volume in the hundreds of millions of dollars, was accused last year of allegedly offering a reward of $5 million to recruit hitmen to attack the owner of a logistics company in the United States over a dispute about approximately $50 million in warehouse fees.
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New Regulations on Chinese Communist Party’s Medical Insurance Supervision Implemented, Experts Analyze the Expansion of Power Behind It
The new medical insurance regulations implemented by the Chinese National Medical Insurance Authority on April 1 significantly expand administrative control powers, granting agencies the authority to suspend settlements, enforce penalties, but have limited boundaries on power constraints. Experts point out that combating insurance fraud is just superficial; fundamental issues lie in institutional unfairness and financial crisis.
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New Regulations on Chinese Communist Party’s Medical Insurance Supervision Implemented, Experts Analyze the Expansion of Power Behind It
The new medical insurance regulations implemented by the Chinese National Medical Insurance Authority on April 1 significantly expand administrative control powers, granting agencies the authority to suspend settlements, enforce penalties, but have limited boundaries on power constraints. Experts point out that combating insurance fraud is just superficial; fundamental issues lie in institutional unfairness and financial crisis.
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Shenyang Mass Stabbing Incident, Reportedly 6 Dead and Over 10 Injured, 1 Decapitated
On April 4, a horrifying knife attack occurred in Taoyuan Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province. Reports claim 6 fatalities and over 10 injuries, including a man who was beheaded on the spot. The perpetrator then jumped to his death. This case is one of the recent retaliatory acts of violence that have taken place in various parts of China, reflecting long-standing social conflicts under the Chinese authoritarian system.
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Recent Surge in Sudden Deaths of Middle-aged and Young Adults in Mainland China, Two Popular Celebrities Rushed to Hospital
In the past two weeks, at least nine middle-aged and young professors, scholars, and police officers have died suddenly in mainland China, including the well-known 41-year-old exam prep blogger Zhang Xuefeng. During the same period, the outpatient visits to cardiology departments in hospitals across China have surged.
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Over 20 Injured in Accidental Incident at Lao New Year Celebration in Louisiana, U.S.
On Saturday, April 4, during a Laotian New Year celebration parade in New Iberia, Louisiana, a blue car suddenly drove into the crowd, resulting in over 20 injuries, with some in critical condition. The police have detained a suspect, preliminarily suspecting drunk driving as the cause, rather than intentional or terrorist attack.
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With Qingming Festival Approaching, Grave Sweeping Services Rise in Mainland China, Some “Graves Swept Wrong”
Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese day for honoring deceased relatives, where people sweep graves and pay respects. However, on the eve of this year’s Qingming Festival, a trend has emerged in mainland China where paid services to sweep graves on behalf of family members are on the rise, with incidents of people mistakenly tending to the wrong graves.
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Shen Yun Performance Abruptly Canceled, Toronto Residents Take to the Streets to Voice Outrage
On April 4, 2026, volunteers and supporters took to the streets in downtown Toronto to inform people of the recent cancellation of Shen Yun performances at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and to call for public attention to the issue.