【Epoch Times May 29, 2024】Epoch Times daily curates must-read articles for readers:
Economist Zhou Qiren Appears in High-Level Meeting, Analysis: Don’t Misinterpret
Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping recently held a meeting in Shandong with entrepreneurs and experts. The most noticed among the 9 speakers was the renowned 73-year-old economist and professor at Peking University’s National Development Research Institute, Zhou Qiren. As he is seen as a market-oriented economist, it has sparked various speculations and interpretations. Analysts point out that some interpretations are misleading.
Mainland CCtalk Exposed for owing 60 million, leading to distress for 800 instructors
The well-known mainland Chinese online education platform CCtalk has recently been exposed for “running away,” owing funds exceeding 60 million RMB. At least 800 online instructors have expressed that withdrawals from the platform have not been processed in a timely manner. The promised fund schedules have yet to be fulfilled. CCtalk’s financial crisis is concerning.
Parliament’s Expansion Law Passed, Taiwan’s Opposition Divided, Experts Analyze Future Directions
The Taiwanese Legislative Yuan recently deliberated on the Parliament’s expansion bill, leading to tens of thousands of people protesting multiple times by surrounding the legislature against the amendment. Simultaneously, protests against parliamentary abuse took place in over 10 counties and cities. The bill has passed the third reading but still requires the president’s signature, signifying that the legislative process is not yet complete. Analysis suggests that the majority participating in the protests are young people, indicating that the youth are paying attention to the Chinese Communist Party’s infiltration in Taiwan. The democratic progress in Taiwan has been hard-won, and the actions of the youth will provoke deeper societal reflections.
Five Armless Men Cultivate Fruits and Vegetables in Gansu Greenhouses, Short Video Goes Viral
The story of five armless mainland Chinese men – Yu Lei, Zhang Lu, Tian Ningbo, Xue Mingming, and Hao Weixin – has gone viral through a short video. Tian Ningbo and Xue Mingming bite fertilizer bags, place them on their shoulders, and load them onto tricycles to transport to vegetable greenhouses… Due to the lack of arms, they cannot lift the fertilizer onto the cart, hence using their teeth to carry them…
Digging up Cables, Signal Failures, Zhengzhou Railway Bureau Region Faces Frequent Accidents
Within a short period, the China Railway Zhengzhou Bureau Group Company has experienced a series of railway safety accidents within its region, including cable cuts caused by construction on the Beijing-Guangzhou line, subsequent high-speed train signal malfunctions, and train delays due to multiple construction incidents. The news has risen to the top of the trending list, sparking questions and doubts.
Overseas Chinese Returnees Express Disappointment: Heavy Hostility, Youth Mired in Despondency
A Chinese-Canadian recently returned to China and witnessed the country’s economic downturn, a sluggish real estate market, and the despondency of young people on the streets, with individuals jumping off bridges and rivers daily due to losing hope in life, prompting reflections on the prevailing hostility in the country.
Zhou Xiaohui: Misconception of “Mother-Son” Relationship by the CCP, New Interpretation of Puzzles Emerges
The “Thunder Over Taiwan Strait, Drizzle in Reality” exercise conducted by the Chinese Communist Party in the East Coast Theater in the Taiwan Strait quietly concluded without firing a shot. Shortly after, news emerged that a semi-submersible tugboat exceeding 4,000 tons had sunk, leading to speculations. Although the exercise did not cause significant disturbances, the vigorous propaganda by the CCP’s military has stirred up fervor among its supporters.
Facing Setbacks in U.S. Listing, Shein Shifts Focus to London, UK Parliamentarians Call for Stringent Review
The Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has swiftly captured global markets with its low prices and diverse range of products in recent years. In November last year, Shein secretly applied for an IPO in the United States, but the company now finds itself awkwardly mired in the quagmire of escalating tensions between China and the U.S., gradually diminishing hopes of listing in the U.S.
Qinhuangdao Loud Bang, Houses Tremble, Official Claims Sound Blast, Question Marks Arise
On May 28, the “Qinhuangdao Loud Bang” trended on mainland Chinese social media platforms. Local authorities suggested it might be a sound explosion, but the public remains skeptical, questioning whether “sound explosions are the scapegoats for all loud noises.”
Involvement in Cyber Fraud and Bomb Threats, 3 Chinese Individuals Sanctioned by the U.S.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on 3 Chinese citizens and the 3 Thai companies they hold, accusing them of involvement in cybercrime networks, issuing bomb threats, and fraudulently applying for COVID-related assistance, resulting in billions of dollars in government losses.
Chinese Fake Gold Scam Case Sentenced, Numerous Trusts Swindled of 25 Billion
On Tuesday (28th), the once shocking nationwide Phoenix Jewelry fake gold scam case came to a verdict, with 18 defendants including Jia Zhihong being sentenced. As one of China’s largest gold jewelry manufacturers, Phoenix Jewelry had pledged over a hundred tons of fake gold to more than ten financial institutions for financing.
How Many Tragedies Has Article 300 of the Chinese Criminal Law Caused?
“An inmate named Yang Huaizhi in Shandong Prison punched me hard in my temple. I passed out at that moment,” said Liu Xitong, a renowned Chinese calligrapher, to the Epoch Times.
Microsoft Plans to Relocate 800 Engineers from China to Ireland?
As part of a global migration plan for AI and cloud computing research departments, the U.S. tech giant Microsoft is inquiring whether employees at its Chinese subsidiary are willing to relocate to work in Ireland.
Severe Flooding in Hefei City, Anhui Province, Cars Submerged, Metro Stairs Turn into Waterfalls
On May 27, Anhui’s Hefei experienced heavy rain, resulting in severe flooding in some areas of the city, with vehicles almost completely submerged. The local metro even witnessed “stairs turning into waterfalls.”
Involvement in Cyber Fraud and Bomb Threats, 3 Chinese Individuals Sanctioned by the U.S.
On Tuesday (May 28), the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on 3 Chinese citizens and the three Thai companies they hold, accusing them of involvement in cybercrime networks, issuing bomb threats, and fraudulently applying for COVID-related assistance, leading to billions of dollars in government losses.