Epoch Times Daily Highlights for Readers:
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【Historical Truth】The Misfortunes of Eight PLA Chief of Staff Members
Within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) system, there is a position that appears to be extremely honorable but is actually full of hidden turmoil. The individuals in this position hold the key to the operation of the military, being closest to the core of highest power, yet often becoming the center of political storms.
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709 Lawyer Zhang Ren Exposes Police Arrogance: “You Talk about Law, Police Have Fists”
This July marks the 11th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on human rights lawyers known as the “709 Crackdown.” Human rights lawyer Zhang Ren recalls his involvement in defending 709 cases and the suppression he faced, lamenting the ongoing retreat of the rule of law in China. He also revealed that a police chief in Tianjin arrogantly stated, “You lawyers talk about law, but the police have fists to deal with you.”
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Former U.S. Official: Chinese Illegal E-cigarette Companies Exploiting U.S. Legal Loopholes
Former senior U.S. law enforcement official Edgar Domenech recently warned that some Chinese illegal e-cigarette manufacturers are attempting to exploit legal loopholes by replacing nicotine in e-cigarettes with an unregulated substitute to continue selling flavored disposable e-cigarettes to minors across America. These products may pose unknown health risks.
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Ahead of Typhoon Bavi Landfall, Pink-Purple Sky Appears in Shanghai and Other Areas
Around 7 p.m. on July 11, ahead of Typhoon Bavi’s landfall, a pink-purple sky appeared in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other areas, making headlines on July 12.
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Mainland Chinese Actors Returning to Sell Vegetables Due to Lack of Acting Opportunities, Agent Du Hua Responds
Since the beginning of the year, the film and television industry in mainland China has become even colder, with many actors from micro-dramas forced to return to their hometowns to sell vegetables and farm due to a lack of roles, attributing the reasons to AI production replacing human actors.
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Guizhou Xijiu’s Revenue Plummets by 30%, Net Profit Plummets by 68%
With the mainland Chinese liquor market continuing to stagnate, Guizhou Xijiu’s revenue in 2025 plummeted by 30% to 15.012 billion RMB, while net profit fell by nearly 68%. At the same time, the wholesale prices of several core products dropped below distributors’ costs.
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Wang Youqun: Serious Problems in the PLA – Will the Chairman of the Military Commission Take Responsibility?
Recently, the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party collectively studied Xi Jinping’s speech on July 1st and the “Party Building Thought.” Xinhua News Agency reported that the meeting emphasized the need to deeply grasp the essence of Xi’s July 1st speech and Xi’s “Party Building Thought” and to “implement the responsibility system of the Chairman of the Military Commission.”
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Los Angeles Wildfire Approaching Residential Areas, Authorities Issue Mandatory Evacuation Orders
The wildfire in Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, continues to spread, having burned nearly 2,700 acres of land by Saturday morning, threatening residential areas, buildings, and protected vegetation. Authorities have been forced to issue mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings.
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Japanese Experts Analyze Reality of Chinese Tycoons Moving to Tokyo to Purchase Luxury Homes
In a high-end commercial district in Shinagawa, Tokyo, comparable to China’s Zhongguancun and Wangjing, a real estate seminar targeting Chinese tycoons is taking place in a hotel conference room.
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German Automakers Failing in China – Experts Blame Economic Downturn and Policy Constraints
In the first half of 2026, German carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi collectively experienced a double-digit decline in deliveries in the Chinese market, with price wars and challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles exacerbating the situation. Experts point out that this is not simply an economic cycle issue but a structural competitive crisis caused by China’s economic downturn, declining consumer spending, distorted industrial policies, and support for new energy policies.
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Small Plane Crashes into Building, Shaking the Zhongnanhai area; Beijing to Review Pilot Backgrounds
Last month, a small airplane collided with the tallest building in Beijing, the China Zun Tower, shaking the upper echelons of the Chinese Communist Party. It was reported that the authorities demanded upgraded control over the low-altitude airspace within the 300-kilometer radius of Beijing and stricter background checks for all pilots.
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Stephen Chow Introduces New Starlet Xueye in “Women’s Soccer” Portraying Same-named Character
Stephen Chow’s self-directed film “Kung Fu Women’s Soccer” premiered in mainland China on the 11th, raking in over 200 million RMB in box office revenue on the first day. Riding on this box office success, Chow’s agent announced on social media that Xueye, a newcomer who stood out during a large-scale audition, portrays a character with the same name in the movie.
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Pork Prices Drop Below Production Cost Line – China’s Leading Pig Farm Faces Potential Loss of 6.7 Billion RMB
As the price of live pigs in mainland China continues to remain low, leading pig farm Muyuan’s performance has shifted from profit to loss. The company expects a net loss of between 5.7 billion to 6.7 billion RMB in the first half of 2026, compared to a profit of 10.53 billion RMB in the same period last year. The drop in pig prices below the breeding cost line coupled with weak pork consumption further increase operational pressures in the industry.
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Missouri Floods – Black Hawk Helicopters Rescue Over 200 Summer Campers
Parts of Missouri were hit by heavy rain leading to floods on Friday, July 10, with one person still missing on Saturday. Following the floods, authorities deployed eight Black Hawk helicopters to rescue over 200 children and staff trapped in a summer camp.
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Hubei Anlu Students Skip School to Protest Against Centralization – Insider Reveals Details
Recently, students at Anlu No.1 High School in Hubei, a “Provincial Demonstration School,” collectively skipped classes due to shortened holidays, unfurling banners calling for “anti-centralization and equality” and questioning why there are protests every year. An informed student disclosed that the school ultimately relented, citing the rare collective action taken by the students.