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China Eyes Taiwan-Related Information, Suspected of Stealing NATO and other Confidential Information
European security sources revealed that China is suspected of using fake accounts on the professional social platform LinkedIn to collect information on employees of NATO and the European Union, attempting to steal sensitive data. Sources indicated that this operation is suspected to be orchestrated by the National Security Department in Beijing, targeting dozens of NATO and EU personnel.
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Building in Heilongjiang Collapses in the Early Morning, Housing a Hotpot Restaurant, 9 Trapped
In the early morning of March 29, a building collapse occurred in Hailin Town, Hailin City, Heilongjiang, where 9 individuals are currently trapped, their condition unknown. Nearby shop owners reported hearing a loud noise during the collapse, waking up their sleeping family members.
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2028 Republican Preliminary Battle: Vance and Rubio Leading the Pack
According to the results of CPAC’s “Straw Poll” released on Saturday, March 28, American Vice President JD Vance emerged as the top contender for the 2028 U.S. presidential election among attendees.
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Zhongyuan: New Changes in the Low-Key Reporting of the CCP Political Bureau Meeting
On March 27, at the CCP Political Bureau Meeting, only the deliberation on “Local Party Committee Working Rules” was made public. The meeting called for local party committees to “improve decision-making rules” and “strengthen supervisory mechanisms,” including “accountability.” The meeting also required local party committees to “enhance theoretical learning” but avoided mentioning “Xi Jinping Thought.” While the Political Bureau meeting appeared mundane, it hinted at new changes.
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Former Subordinate of Zhang Yuxia, Major General Li Guangju Passes Away at 70
Li Guangju, a major general of the CCP and former political commissar of the Hebei Military Region, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 70. Li Guangju was a former colleague of Zhang Yuxia, the deputy chairman of the military commission who was recently implicated.
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Retirement Fees Required: Chinese Communist Party’s Introduction of “Long-Term Care Insurance” Sparks Public Backlash
The Chinese Communist Party has initiated a long-term care insurance system that includes retired individuals in a continuous fee payment scheme, implementing a “pay while receiving” policy. The new requirement involves deducting long-term care insurance fees directly from retirees’ pensions, marking a departure from the tradition of ceasing payments upon retirement. The new CCP regulations have ignited public backlash.
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Continued Downturn in Mainland China’s Pork Industry: Pig Enterprise Muyuan Stock’s Net Profit Drops by 16%
Muyuan Foods Co., Ltd.’s financial report released on March 28 showed that in 2025, the company’s operating income increased by 4.49% year-on-year, achieving a net profit of 15.812 billion RMB, a year-on-year decline of 16.45%. Amid the ongoing downturn in China’s pork market, Muyuan Stock’s increased revenue did not match profit growth.
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Behind the “No King” Protest: Network of 500 Groups Identified as Organizers
A Fox News digital investigation revealed that a network comprising approximately 500 groups was the orchestrator behind the coordinated “No King” protest activities that erupted across the United States on Saturday, March 28. The network includes communist groups that are using the day to advocate for “revolution.”
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Rare Scene at the Two Sessions: Bodyguards Pat Xi’s Seat, Sparking Ridicule
CCP leader Xi Jinping is noted for extreme fear of assassination, leading to extensive security measures during his outings. Japanese media recently exposed a rare scene at this month’s CCP National “Two Sessions,” where even at a CCP-hosted meeting, official security measures for Xi were remarkably detailed. This included Xi’s bodyguards checking his seat before the meeting, thoroughly inspecting the table and chairs.
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From the Success of Exposing the New Book “Killed to Order” on the CCP’s Organ Harvesting
On March 25, the book “Killed to Order: China’s Organ Harvesting Industry and the True Nature of America’s Biggest Adversary, 2026,” authored by the well-known American journalist Jan Jekielek, was released and quickly climbed the bestseller lists within a week.
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Astronomers Detect Comet’s Reversed Rotation for the First Time
Using the Hubble Space Telescope from NASA, astronomers discovered evidence of a small comet reversing its rotational direction, marking the first observation of a comet undergoing a reverse rotation.
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[Century Truth] The Only Time! 1948 Chinese Elections
Every March, the “National People’s Congress” in mainland China unfolds as usual, with the CCP boasting this as “people’s democracy throughout the process,” portraying representatives as “spokespeople for the people.” Ironically, Shen Jilan, who has been re-elected for 70 years since 1950, when asked if she interacts with voters outside of elections, responded, “No, we rely on democratic elections. Interaction wouldn’t be appropriate.”
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[US-China Insights] The 47-Year Deadlock in the Hormuz Strait between the US and Iran
In March 2026, more than 3,000 commercial ships were stranded on both sides of the Persian Gulf. The daily passage through the Hormuz Strait, which usually accommodates over 100 commercial ships, temporarily dropped to only 5 or 6 vessels.
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Lottery Winners of Million Yuan Prizes Trending, Mainland Netizens Condemn Lottery Fraud
Recent news of mainland Chinese lottery players winning million RMB prizes has been trending. Despite this, mainland netizens have criticized the occurrences as “scams to sell lottery tickets” and “deceptive schemes to sell tickets.”
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Tight Financial Situation? CCP Increases State-Owned Enterprises’ Profit Contribution Ratio to the Highest 35%
On March 29, the CCP’s Ministry of Finance announced on its official website that the core profit contribution ratio of State-Owned Enterprises significantly increased in 2025, with sectors like tobacco and petroleum receiving up to a 35% contribution ratio. This announcement became a hot topic on March 29, with industry professionals speculating that this move aims to offset fiscal deficits.