【The Epoch Times news on January 9, 2026】The Epoch Times compiles the must-read articles for readers who need to bypass internet censorship every day:
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China’s Large Number of Low-Priced Express Delivery Stations Being Sold Off, Becoming “Fleeing Disaster Zone”
What was once seen as a representation of low-cost, low-threshold entrepreneurship in mainland China, express delivery stations are quickly transitioning from being seen as “community cash machines” to becoming a “fleeing disaster zone.” A large number of operators are choosing to sell off at low prices or even shut down directly. This previously booming business is now being regarded as “industry poison” by many.
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Breaking News: CCP Hackers Invade Congressional Staff Emails
On Wednesday, January 7, the Financial Times quoted insiders as saying that a hacker group associated with the Chinese Communist Party has breached the email systems of key committees’ staffers in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Shen Zhou: What Does the CCP Fear About Maduro’s Capture?
The “Operation Absolute Resolve” carried out by the U.S. military on the night of January 2 is akin to a heart transplant for a black tiger. It first paralyzed or destroyed Venezuela’s defense system and successfully captured Maduro. This has once again sent chills down the spine of the Chinese military. If the CCP were to start a war in the Taiwan Strait, the U.S. military is likely to disable most of the Chinese military’s operational capabilities and simultaneously execute decapitation operations. The CCP’s top echelon not only faces another failure in the game against the United States but also has to worry more about internal enemies.
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“Shen Yun Spreads Truth and Truthfulness” Concludes Performances in Folsom, California
On the afternoon of January 7, the Shen Yun North American Art Troupe held its third performance at the Harris Center in Folsom, California. They successfully completed the two-day three-performance tour in Folsom this year.
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Former Party Secretary and Director of Tianjin Medical University General Hospital Successively Falls from Grace
At the beginning of 2026, senior officials from the health commissions of three provinces and cities in China have successively fallen from grace, including Deng Quanjun, the former deputy director of the Tianjin Health Commission. Deng Quanjun was previously the director of Tianjin Medical University General Hospital. Two weeks ago, Zhang Jianning, the former party secretary of Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, was under investigation.
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“Mogepin” Company’s Founding Family Plans to Cash Out $1.3 Billion After Listing
On January 6, the mainland cosmetics company “Mogepin,” which has been listed on the Hong Kong stock market for just over a year, issued an announcement that has attracted widespread attention in the market.
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Tai Zi Group’s Chen Zhi Deported to China: Inside Story Analysis
Recently, Cambodia deported Chen Zhi, the founder and chairman of the Tai Zi Group involved in telecom fraud, back to China. The issuance of the news by the Chinese official media was delayed, with major state media outlets postponing the reports. Chen Zhi is currently wanted by the United States and has been exposed as a “pawn” of the CCP. His sudden deportation to China raises questions about the true situation.
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Canada’s Debt Nearing a Critical Point, Might Relive the Financial Crisis of the 1990s
With the continuous increase in the federal deficit in Canada, concerns in the economic community are mounting. Herbert Grubel, an economics professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU), warned that Canada’s high debt level is nearing a fiscal limit, and if not controlled, it could deplete the government’s borrowing capacity, leading to a financial crisis similar to that of the 1990s.
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CCP Strengthens Tax Investigation on the Wealthy, Number of High Net Worth Families Continuously Decreasing
According to a report released by the Hurun Research Institute, the number of high net worth families in China dropped to around 2.06 million in 2025, marking the third decline in 16 years. Facing intensified inspections by the tax authorities, a persistently sluggish real estate market, and increasing economic uncertainties, wealthy individuals in China are selling off real estate and adjusting their asset allocations. Experts analyze that these changes reflect a decline in China’s economic vitality, an increase in institutional risks, and the transition of the economy from a “wealth creation period” to a “wealth preservation period.”
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Fugitive Describes the Cruel Reality of the Venezuelan Regime
Rights advocate Zarai Maza, who fled from Venezuela to Doral, Florida, after participating in peaceful protests against the Venezuelan regime, survived a vehicle being set on fire and a horrific car accident. In her homeland, such protests are unacceptable, as speaking out publicly could cost you or your family their lives.
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U.S. State Department Condemns Attack by Chinese Consulate Security on Protesters
A U.S. State Department spokesperson told The Epoch Times that the State Department is closely monitoring a recent incident where a security guard from the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles sprayed pepper spray on peaceful protesters outside the consulate.
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Leng Feng: Global New Warring States Era on the Horizon Seen from the Capture of Maduro Alive
The “Operation Absolute Resolve” conducted by the U.S. military against Venezuela at the beginning of 2026 was not just a precise military strike but also marked the full-scale implementation of the “Monroe Doctrine.”
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Experts: U.S. Raid on Venezuela Exposes Four Fatal Defects in CCP Military Industry
The recent U.S. raid on Venezuela and the successful capture of President Maduro has attracted international attention. During this operation, the long-deployed Chinese-made anti-aircraft systems in Venezuela failed to produce an effective response.
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China and Hong Kong Provide Nearly $6 Billion in Funding to American Universities, Expert Analysis
According to official U.S. data, mainland China and Hong Kong have provided nearly $6 billion in funding to American universities, becoming the second largest source of foreign funding. The U.S. Congress’ committee specifically addressing the CCP issues bluntly stated that the related funding carries clear political intentions. Interviewed experts further pointed out that the CCP is using academic and cultural exchanges as a guise to systematically advance its united front project, posing a long-term threat to democratic countries.
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CCP Quietly Adds Sensitive Content in Revised Funeral Regulations, Expert Interpretation
The CCP authorities released the revised “Funeral Management Regulations” on January 7, which compared to the previous version, included many added pages involving sensitive content related to the resale of cremation certificates, bodies, human tissues, and organs. Officials did not mention this part of the content when responding to journalists’ questions.