China’s weakening domestic demand: Multinational companies express concern over extremely low consumer confidence
Well-known Western multinational corporations such as Volkswagen, AB InBev, and L’Oréal have sounded the alarm over China’s weak domestic demand. They have indicated that their performance in the first half of this year was deeply affected by the low consumer confidence in China.
Shaanxi Province’s Beiluo River hit by the largest flood since 1994
Recently, the Beiluo River basin in Shaanxi Province experienced unprecedented flooding. According to the Ministry of Water Resources of the Chinese Communist Party, from August 6 to 9, the accumulated rainfall in the Beiluo River basin in Shaanxi Province reached 90 millimeters, with a maximum point rainfall of 224 millimeters in Zhidan, Yan’an. Due to the impact of rainfall, the Beiluo River experienced its largest flood since 1994, with water levels rising and alarming flow rates.
Woman reports anonymously that a family of three tax officials in Shandong received a mysterious income of 40 million RMB
Recently, a woman anonymously reported on social media that “Wang, a tax official in Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, and his family received an income of 40 million RMB of unknown origin.” The woman had reported the incident offline a year ago but saw no progress. This time, she made the report public again, and local authorities claimed they are investigating. Netizens have been discussing this matter.
Criticism of the political use of sports by the Chinese Communist Party to win gold medals
For a long time, the Chinese Communist Party has been investing heavily in the Olympics to surpass the Western countries and showcase the so-called superiority of the communist system. This year’s Paris Olympics is no exception. However, after enduring three years of a brutal epidemic lockdown and economic downturn, the Chinese people have started openly questioning why the Chinese Communist Party is spending so much money on winning Olympic gold medals instead of helping the struggling people in economic distress.
Fortune Global 500 ranking: More US companies listed than China
Since 2018, the number of US companies listed in the Fortune Global 500 has surpassed China for the first time, making the US the country with the most companies listed globally.
Details of the case of the former Party Committee Secretary of the Guangxi Fire Rescue General Corps, Huang Shaoming, disclosed
After more than a year of investigation, some details of the case of Huang Shaoming, former Party Committee Secretary and Political Commissar of the Guangxi Fire Rescue General Corps, have been disclosed.
Zhang Jing: Why the Shanxi body trafficking case shocked the world
Recently, Chinese lawyer Yi Shenghua revealed the illegal purchase of thousands of bodies and body parts by Shanxi Ori Biological Materials Co., Ltd., triggering shock and outrage online. The incident continues to escalate, and with more information being revealed, a dark industry chain of body trafficking gradually emerges.
Liu Pan: Looking for Mr. Gao Zhisheng
Mrs. Geng posted on Twitter that Mr. Gao Zhisheng has been missing for a full seven years in China. Since being forcibly disappeared by the CCP in 2017, there has been no news of Gao Zhisheng for seven years. His family continues to make strong appeals, and conscientious people around the world keep urging the CCP to release Gao Zhisheng, but no matter how loudly we call, it seems as though we are shouting into a black hole without any response.
Zhou Xiaohui: Abnormal statements by Chinese ambassadors abroad confirm Beijing’s unrest
Another unusual phenomenon confirming trouble at the top levels in Beijing is the recent statements by several Chinese ambassadors abroad. In their articles, speeches, or interviews introducing the spirit of the 20th Central Committee of the CCP in their host countries, at least in the Chinese versions, several ambassadors have not mentioned the name of the CCP leader, a significant departure from the past.
Canadian man arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of acting as a Chinese Communist spy
The Canadian government is collaborating with Swiss authorities to investigate the arrest of a Canadian man in Switzerland on suspicion of acting as a Chinese Communist spy.
Consumer downturn in China prompts price wars in Shenzhen restaurants, customers say “cheap is the way to go”
As the Chinese economy continues to decline and people downgrade their consumption, restaurants in Shenzhen, a first-tier city, have engaged in price wars. Popular chain restaurants have been reducing prices, and customers are more willing to patronize smaller eateries, where “cheap is the way to go.”
Continued shake-up in provincial leadership in Hebei Province with 10 provincial-level officials in Tangshan implicated
This year, the official circles in Tangshan, Hebei Province, have been experiencing continuous upheaval. In the past four months, Hebei authorities have announced the fall from grace of 10 provincial-level officials, all related to Tangshan.
Over 1,300 fines imposed on China’s banking industry in over a month
Since July, the frequent issuance of regulatory fines in China’s banking industry has become a focus of attention.
Dafengchen: Why did the Chinese Communist Party’s main theme film “Devote Yourself to the Party” fall flat?
The main theme film “Devote Yourself to the Party,” released by the Chinese Communist Party before the August 1st celebration, tells the story of the Party’s early presence in the Xiang-E West Revolutionary Base. However, despite being advertised as a film created by famous screenwriters, directors, and actors, the film’s total box office revenue was only 1.165 million RMB in the eight days before its release, averaging less than 200,000 RMB per day. The reception was bleak, with many theaters not even screening the film.
Philippine President condemns China’s illegal activities in the South China Sea
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued a statement on Sunday, August 11, condemning the actions of the Chinese Air Force in the waters of the South China Sea as “unreasonable, illegal, and reckless”.