In less than two months since October 2024, at least 11 high-ranking officials within the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda system have passed away. They were all party members, with 5 of them holding deputy ministerial positions. Among them were Jin Chongji, former Executive Deputy Director of the Central Committee’s Document Research Office, Zheng Mengxiong, former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of People’s Daily, and Ding Weizhi, former Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Additionally, CCTV reporters Gu Guoning (46 years old) and Zhou Wei (60 years old) also passed away in succession.
Jin Chongji, a CCP member and expert on party history who formerly served as the Executive Deputy Director of the Central Committee’s Document Research Office, passed away in Beijing on November 14, 2024, after unsuccessful medical treatment.
Jin Chongji had previously served as the Secretary of the Fudan University Student Union, editor-in-chief of Cultural Relics Publishing House, member of the leading group of National Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning, and committee member of the Consultative Committee for Marxist Theory Research and Construction. He had edited or co-edited works such as “Biography of Mao Zedong,” “Biography of Zhou Enlai,” “Biography of Liu Shaoqi,” “Biography of Zhu De,” and “Biography of Chen Yun,” as well as authored “Critical Juncture: China Communist Party’s Path Choices” and other influential works.
Zheng Mengxiong, a CCP member and former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of People’s Daily, as well as former Party Secretary of the China Writers Association, passed away in Hangzhou on October 16, 2024. Zheng had held positions such as Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Editor-in-Chief of Zhejiang Daily, Vice President and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of People’s Daily, Chairman of the National Newspaper Theoretical Propaganda Research Association, and Vice Chairman of the China Writers Association. He was a delegate to the 15th National Congress of the CCP.
Ding Weizhi, a CCP member and former Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, as well as a member of the Party’s committee and an honorary member of the academic department, passed away in Beijing on October 15, 2024. Ding had previously served as Deputy Editor of “Historical Research” magazine at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Editor-in-Chief of “Chinese Social Sciences” magazine, Editor-in-Chief of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Press, and Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He was a delegate to the 13th National Congress of the CCP.
Liu Bin, a CCP member and former Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the former State Education Commission, passed away in Beijing on October 1, 2024. Liu had served as Vice Governor of Jiangxi Province and Group Leader of the Discipline Inspection Group stationed at the National Education Commission, among other positions.
Lu Zhichao, a CCP member and former Deputy Secretary-General of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, as well as a Party member of the organizational department, passed away in Beijing on September 12, 2024. Lu had held various positions such as editor at the CCP magazine “Hongqi,” Chief of the Fiscal and Trade Group at the State Council, Head of the Political Group at the Central Secretariat, Director of the Theory Bureau at the Central Propaganda Department, and Committee Member at the Central Committee Document Research Office.
These are just some of the high-ranking CCP officials within the propaganda system who have passed away in the past few months.
Wang Jimiao, a CCP member and former Deputy Director of the Xiao Xiang Film Studio, and a nationally renowned director, passed away in Changsha, Hunan on November 22, 2024. Wang had been involved in the production of “Mao Zedong and His Son,” “44 Days of Liu Shaoqi,” “Mao Zedong in 1925,” and other revolutionary films, receiving awards from the CCP’s Ministry of Radio, Film, and Television department on multiple occasions. He also enjoyed a special subsidy from the State Council of the CCP.
Bai Jin, a CCP member and member of the China Writers Association, former Dean and Party Secretary of the Tianjin Painting Academy, passed away in Tianjin on November 12, 2024. The Tianjin Painting Academy was a deputy-level unit under the Tianjin Committee of the CCP. Bai Jin served as the Dean of the academy from 1992 to 1999.
Liu Gao, a CCP member and former Deputy Director of the State Press and Publication Administration, as well as former Deputy Director of the National Copyright Administration, and former President of the China Editing Society, passed away in Beijing on November 12, 2024. Liu had held various positions within the State Publishing Bureau, including Secretary of the Party Committee, Director of the Research Office, Deputy Director of the Press and Publication Bureau at the Ministry of Culture, and Deputy Director of the Publishing Bureau at the Ministry of Culture.
Wang Yumin, a CCP member and former Vice Secretary and Vice Director of the Political Department of the Navy Art Troupe, a nationally renowned composer, and former Chairman of the Chinese Musicians Association’s Popular Music Branch, passed away in Beijing on October 7, 2024. Wang had previously served as the Deputy Director of the Central Opera House and held various positions within the Chinese Musicians Association.
Xue Baoqin, a CCP member and standing member of the China Writers Association, Chairman of the Shaanxi Provincial Writers Association, and former Deputy Minister (Department Head level) of the Propaganda Department of the Shaanxi Provincial Committee of the CCP, passed away in Xi’an on October 24, 2024, at the age of 69. Xue had published nearly a thousand news articles and various writings in both central and provincial party media outlets.
These recent deaths in the CCP highlight a concerning trend within the party, particularly among members associated with propaganda and media organizations.
The Epoch Times published a statement titled “The Epoch Times’ Solemn Declaration” on its disassociation website, indicating a belief that the end of the Communist Party is near. The statement also reflects on the atrocities committed by the CCP throughout history and suggests that divine retribution will be necessary. It asserts that individuals aligned with the CCP will face consequences for their support of the party.
While many may not believe in the concept of divine justice, there have been instances of CCP members and affiliates meeting untimely deaths due to illnesses and other factors. The outbreak of the CCP virus (COVID-19) in 2019, which continues to plague China, has led to a significant number of deaths among party members, officials, experts, scholars, and celebrities supportive of the regime.
In conclusion, it is noted that spiritual teachings, such as those espoused by Master Li Hongzhi, have warned about the consequences of aligning with the CCP and highlight the importance of repentance and seeking redemption in times of crisis. The ongoing deaths among CCP members serve as a stark reminder of the uncertainties and challenges faced by individuals working within the party’s propaganda system.