【Epoch Times May 6th, 2026】Epoch Times brings you the must-read articles of the day:
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Wuhan Tianhe Airport Prohibits Carrying “Goujian Sword” on board
During China’s “May Day” holiday, many people attempted to bring the popular “Goujian Sword” replica by internet celebrities onto flights, only to be stopped by the security check at Wuhan Tianhe Airport. According to relevant regulations, any blade longer than 6 centimeters is not allowed to be carried onboard, even if it is a commemorative item without a sharpened edge.
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Severe Explosion at Fireworks Factory in Hunan, Aerial Footage Reveals
A disastrous explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan on May 4th, resulting in significant casualties. The casualties have risen from the initial report of 3 dead and 25 injured to 26 dead and 61 injured. Many of the injured suffered from bone injuries, ranging in age from their 20s to 68. The explosion site is described as a heart-wrenching scene, with the core area of the factory having “not a single intact building.” Aerial footage shows the site resembling a battlefield wasteland.
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French Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day on May 13th, Public Support
In anticipation of World Falun Dafa Day on May 13th, some Falun Dafa practitioners in France recently held a celebratory event at the Place du Palais Royal in Paris.
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CCP Enacts New Regulations to Tighten Border Controls, Increasing Risks for Foreigners Entering China
Last month, the Chinese Communist Party issued two new economic regulations requiring penalties such as fines, asset freezes, and criminal liability for foreign companies attempting to move their operations out of China, including withdrawing from joint ventures and shifting suppliers overseas. This has raised concerns among foreign enterprises operating in China.
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Wang He: Trump Administration Pushes for International Military Alliance to Deter the CCP
With Trump’s visit to China approaching, the Taiwan issue is once again in the spotlight. Trump aims to deter the CCP from escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait and relies on strength to communicate. Military power is a crucial factor. Overall, the U.S. maintains a significant, if not absolute, advantage over the CCP in advanced weapon development. However, with the expansion of the CCP’s military industry in recent years and the increased consumption in modern warfare, it poses a considerable challenge for the U.S.
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China’s LCD TV Sales Hit a Near 10-Year Low with 27.63 Million Units Sold Last Year
Recently, Beijing AVC Big Data Technology Co., Ltd. disclosed that in 2025, China only sold 27.63 million LCD TVs domestically, marking a near 10-year low and returning to levels seen a decade ago.
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Former U.S. Army Sergeant: Bigfoot Lurking in the Heartland of America
A retired U.S. Army sergeant revealed his face-to-face encounter with a creature purportedly standing up to 9 feet (about 2.7 meters) tall. With frequent reports of sightings in Ohio in recent times, he warned that these giant beings are lurking in the heartland of America.
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Wang Youqun: What is the Truth behind Xi’s Appearance in Shanghai?
On April 30th, Xi Jinping attended a symposium on strengthening basic research in Shanghai. This was his second departure from Beijing since his inspection of Xiong’an New Area in Hebei on March 25th.
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Rubio: Human Rights Issues to be Included in the Agenda of the Presidential Visit to China
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Tuesday, May 5th that human rights violations by the CCP remain a priority concern for the Trump administration and will be included in the agenda during the presidential visit to Beijing.
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Countering Exhaustion Ineffectively, Several Leading Photovoltaic Companies in China Suffered 10 Consecutive Quarters of Losses
The effort to counter exhaustion in the Chinese photovoltaic industry has been ongoing for nearly a year but has yet to show results. In the first quarter of this year, amid falling prices in the upstream sector and sluggish end-demand, leading companies including LONGi, Tongwei, and TCL Zhonghuan all experienced consecutive quarterly losses for 10 quarters.
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Polymarket Predicts Beijing Purge Target: Highest Bet on Dong Jun
Amid intense infighting within the CCP, the international prediction market Polymarket’s prediction regarding the next target of Xi Jinping’s purge sees current Minister of National Defense Dong Jun as the most likely target for purge, with a probability of around 20%. This has sparked widespread discussion among netizens.
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CCP’s Internet Censorship Backfires as Information Spreads Faster, Netizens Turn to Overseas Platforms to Speak Out