Today’s focus: Approaching the tipping point! Experts claim “CCP enters late communist stage”; Southeast Asia telecom fraud parks not vanished, survivors say “even more hidden”; 19-year-old teenager missing, single mother goes to Cambodia to find son, begging for help in vain.
In 2025, China’s economy continued to deteriorate, with infighting intensifying within the CCP leadership. Various signs indicate that the CCP regime is facing an unprecedented crisis. Some analysts believe that currently, the CCP has entered the “late communism” phase. This signifies that 2026 will be a turbulent year.
On December 30, veteran media figure Yan Chunguo published an article on Facebook titled “Turmoil Worldwide, Dragon and Tiger Fight in Jinghua Getting Worse—Thoughts on 2026,” analyzing the international situation, as well as the current state of Chinese politics and economy.
Yan mentioned in the article that this year was unfavorable for the CCP, with the economy hitting a new low. Although the trade figures may look good, there is a lot of padding, losing a significant portion of exports to the US. With foreign investment drying up, foreign companies moving out, trade obstruction, shrinking investment, severe unemployment, stagnant real estate market, there’s hardly any good news. As the economy slows down, the army of unemployed roams around, presenting unstable social signs, with frequent group incidents and government focused on maintaining stability, finding money to pay off debts, making life increasingly difficult.
He predicted that 2026 will be a period of social contradictions in mainland China. With the closure and relocation of foreign investment and private enterprises in recent years, causing widespread unemployment and wage arrears, after a year and a half of erosion, the lower-class families have emptied their savings, as life becomes tougher, accumulating grievances with no way out, instigating frequent disturbances. Local governments in 2026 will face a severe governance crisis, lacking money and manpower, helpless against any popular uprisings, only able to lay low and pass through the days.
He believed that the collapse of the CCP regime would inevitably be a gradual process, with certain regions collapsing first, while others deteriorating later. Simultaneously, regional chaos would trigger internal conflicts within the central government, with tensions escalating within the party and military, potential palace coups and military coups occurring, high-ranking officials might gather, establishing a new central authority outside Beijing, armed with their forces competing for control, leading the country into chaos.
The UK’s “Guardian” reported that tracking data shows that from January to November 2025, at least 661 protests occurred in rural areas of the mainland, a 70% increase from the previous year, mostly involving sensitive issues related to land acquisition, religious and tribal affairs, and funeral reforms.
Such numerous protests have caused anxiety within the CCP. In November this year, there was an early return wave from the mainland, leaving the CCP uneasy, resulting in precautionary measures to prevent large-scale return and stagnation in rural areas.
Moreover, to prevent gatherings, many regions in the mainland have canceled New Year’s events.
Human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping told Dajiyuan that as we enter 2026, social risks will continue to spread into rural areas. He hopes that farmers can wake up to the fact that it is the evil regime of the CCP that has caused the sufferings endured by the Chinese people today.
Independent commentator Du Zheng wrote in Taiwan’s “Up Media” that man proposes, but God disposes. A basic rule is that economic and social problems force changes in political structures, including the power struggle for the highest authority. In any case, the “post-Xi era” has silently arrived. Before and after the 21st Congress of the CCP, it is a critical period for various forces to position themselves for power struggles in the post-Xi era.
Commentator “New Heights” on X stated that Xi Jinping’s extreme desire for power, vigilance towards reform, and overreaction to external threats have escalated domestic conflicts and created isolation on the international stage. These indicators suggest that China has evidently entered the late stage of “late communism.” After 2025, China may face greater turmoil.
Earlier, the Thai military announced the destruction of six suspected telecom fraud bases in Cambodia, sparking international attention. At the same time, some mainland victims who were lured to Southeast Asia recently shared their firsthand experiences in interviews with Dajiyuan.
Several surviving victims described that these telecom fraud parks do not exist in isolation but are highly overlapped with casinos, hotels, residential buildings, forming a concealed and closed gray network. Once controlled, it is challenging to escape on their own. Those who were lucky enough to be rescued either by family fundraising or external actions are just a few “lucky ones.”
A victim from Hebei, Xiao Zhao (pseudonym), said he was deceived into the border areas of Cambodia due to trusting in recruitment information promising “high-paying jobs” and “quick wealth.” He mentioned, “I stayed in the park for over twenty days, getting beaten every day, doing nothing except getting struck.”
Xiao Zhao mentioned that to leave, he sought help from his family. However, after his information was leaked, he was deemed to have crossed a red line and faced severe punishment. He recounted, “They took me to a cell and kept electrocuting me with a baton, leaving my back all bruised. If it had been just an hour later, I might have lost my life.”
He also stated that when he was rescued, his eyes were dull, and both his body and mind were in an extremely weakened state.
Another victim from Hunan, Xiao Li (pseudonym), stated that the outside perception of these fraud parks is overly simplistic. He said, “Not all companies are located within those gated parks.” Some fraud companies in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, hide in residential buildings, villas, or independent office spaces. These places may appear ordinary during the day but engage in settlements and violence at night. Those who fail to meet the ‘performance’ targets could face penalties in the evening. “Every night at 11:00, it’s like filming a kung fu movie.” Individuals without results for an extended period not only face continuous beatings but might also disappear.
Xiao Zhang, a victim from Sichuan, mentioned that despite several crackdowns, fraud parks have not decreased. He noted, “These parks are endless, the more we hit, the more they open, constantly expanding.” Due to the sheer number of parks, some do not even have formal names, merely using codes for identification.
Xiao Zhang explained that nearly every casino has a park upstairs. He said that the fraud companies, dormitories, punishment venues, all concentrated within a building, which does not show any signs from the outside.
Xiao Zhang’s account was corroborated by several other interviewees, stating that these casinos are not singular structures with a single function, but are closely intertwined and camouflaged with fraud parks, offering mutual protection.
Xiao Zhang further stated that many companies do not negotiate under any circumstances. Those able to be redeemed by family payment are considered very fortunate.
Although the Thai military claimed to have destroyed six fraudulent bases in Cambodia, victims commonly mentioned that with the exposure and crackdown on some parks, fraudulent organizations began migrating to more covert locations and even spilling over to other countries. Xiao Zhang noted that the fraud bases simply relocated rather than vanished.
Xiao Zhang pointed out that many people can never return home, and those who can be heard are only from those who have managed to survive.
Earlier, rescued victims stated that they were forced to engage in fraud activities within the parks, and if they failed to meet the prescribed performance targets, they would face daily physical penalties, including beatings with iron rods and electric shocks. Those without illicit gains or deemed useless were sold off, and if no park wanted them, “they would be sold to medical ships in the international waters to harvest organs.” If the victims were young women, most were exploited after being defiled by supervisors and sold to brothels for clients, while older women were engaged in fraud. Most individuals stayed for several years; many eventually disappeared.
Starting from December 7, 2025, Thailand and Cambodia once again engaged in intense conflicts. The Thai military asserted that it aimed to sever the roots of transnational crimes to protect people globally from telecom fraud infringements. Although Thailand and Cambodia declared a ceasefire recently, just before the ceasefire, the Thai military claimed to have already destroyed six fraudulent bases in Cambodia.
But several victims and their families maintained that despite Thailand’s claims of demolishing six fraud bases, the fraudulent syndicates continue to operate as usual. To date, people continuously head to Southeast Asia based on information promising “high-paying jobs” and “provided meals and accommodations,” only to go missing later. Currently, significant numbers are uncontactable, losing connection, or requiring high ransoms for release.
What’s more intriguing is the approach taken by Cambodia and China. While fraudulent groups were rampant, Cambodia announced actions against fraud syndicates, yet the CCP encouraged people to travel to Cambodia.
On December 18, the Coordination Committee for Combating Cybercrime in Cambodia (CCOS) released an official notice stating that during the nationwide anti-fraud operation between June 27 and December 18 this year, the CCOS task force conducted raids on 118 locations in 18 provinces and cities and arrested 4983 suspects from 23 countries and regions. As of now, 4039 foreign nationals implicated in crimes have been deported. Additionally, Cambodia announced visa exemption for Chinese citizens in early December.
Let’s look at China: In July 2025, Wang Wenbin, appointed as the Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia, in an interview with a Cambodian TV station, referred to Pakistan as “Ba tie” and Cambodia as “Jian Gang.” Furthermore, on December 25, Wang published an article in the People’s Daily, advocating for the building of a so-called “China-Cambodia model for a community of shared future for mankind.”
During this year’s ” China-Cambodia Tourism Year 2025″ activities, Wang Wenbin urged Chinese citizens, saying it was an excellent time to travel to Cambodia.
Furthermore, according to reports from the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia and Xinhua News Agency, on December 28, China provided Cambodia with 20 million RMB in aid.
Simultaneously, Chinese media reported that a single mother, Ms. Fei from Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, revealed that her son, Ye Wenbin, went missing in Cambodia. She reached out to the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, pleading with Wang Wenbin for help in finding her child but to no avail by December 31.
Describing her ordeal, Fei stated that her son, 19-year-old Ye Wenbin, from Leanshan County, completed his studies at a private school in 2024. After working as a security intern at a Nanchang subway station for half a year, he returned to his hometown. On July 28 this year, Ye Wenbin informed Fei that a classmate invited him to Nanchang for a visit. However, on the afternoon of July 30, a person claiming to be working on the Yunnan border called Fei through Ye Wenbin’s WeChat, mentioning that “the child wants to leave the country.” Despite Fei requesting the individual to send her son back, she was told that “the child can only return on his own.” That evening, Ye Wenbin sent a real-time location showing he was at the ” Double Happiness Hotel, Simao District, Puer City.”
On the morning of July 31, Fei tried contacting Ye Wenbin again but was declined. Subsequent location shares were “Puer Tea Horse Ancient Road Park,” “Seventh Street Area, Chenggong District, Kunming City,” and Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. By the early morning of August 7, Fei sent another message but received no reply, with the phone indicating “powered off.”
On August 8, Fei reported to the police at Leanshan County Public Security Bureau. After investigation, local authorities indicated that Ye Wenbin arrived in Jingxi City, Guangxi on August 1 and stayed in a local hotel.
Fei flew to Jingxi City on August 8, filing a report with local authorities. After verification, the police mentioned that her son and his companion checked into the Yasi Hotel on August 1 and checked out on August 3, taking a ride-hailing car to the Longbang Port after checkout.
The police informed Fei that based on the traces found, the companion who traveled with Ye Wenbin eventually ended up in Cambodia.
In October, Fei saw related information in a social group: “Selling a Chinese piglet, name: Ye Wenbin, 19 years old, purchased by a human trafficker for 100,000 RMB as he had no results, disobedient, now spending on various company expenses, now selling for 160,000 RMB. The potential buyer brought money and took the person at the company altogether.” Above this text, was a photo of Ye Wenbin, showing visible scars on his arms and face.
Fei feared that her son might have been resold.
In her quest to find her son, Fei traveled alone to Cambodia, seeking assistance from the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, but by December 31, Ye Wenbin’s whereabouts remained unknown.
Regarding Fei’s plea to the Chinese Ambassador, Wang Wenbin, several overseas netizens commented, “Ye Wenbin trusted Wang Wenbin.” “Don’t go to countries where the CCP offers visa exemption even if they give money. Visiting once will stain your life.” “Contact the Chinese government? Isn’t this the standard approach: to ask a ghost to write a prescription?”
Actually, as soon as Wang Wenbin urged Chinese nationals to visit Cambodia as a good time for tourism, some netizens sarcastically suggested, “Are there too many telecom fraud and organ harvesting parks that need people to donate body parts?”
– Production Team of “Good News Moment”