Epoch Times Daily Highlights for Readers:
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Morgan Stanley Speaks on Chinese Stock Market: Industry Insiders: Major Bearish Outlook
Will the Chinese stock market continue to rise after the National Day holiday week? This has become a topic of widespread concern. Recently, Morgan Stanley made a judgment. Mainland industry insiders believe that this judgment is a major bearish outlook—leaning towards pessimism.
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Mainland Detention Centers Overcrowded: Lawyers Say More Risk-Takers Due to Economic Pressure
Several mainland Chinese lawyers revealed that detention centers have been overcrowded this year, with an 18.5% increase in arrests in the first half of the year and an 8.47% increase in convictions. The main reason is the great economic pressure, leading many to take risks; some behaviors that may not have been considered criminal in the past are now being convicted, showing a trend of “criminalizing legal activities.”
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Melania Trump: “We Are Facing More Dangers”
Former First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, stated on Wednesday, October 2, that the United States and the world as a whole are more divided than ever before, saying, “We are facing more dangers.”
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Young People in Mainland China Returning to Hometowns for “Retirement”: Experts Analyze the Reasons Behind
With the economic downturn in mainland China and high unemployment rates, some young people who no longer want to be part of the rat race are opting for a laid-back, retirement-like lifestyle in rural areas. Experts believe that returning to hometowns may provide temporary solace, but it’s difficult to escape the shackles of poverty under the Communist regime.
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Wang Youqun: Under the CCP Rule, There Are Many Murders – What Are the Roots? How to Save Oneself?
Recently, under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party in China, there has been a surge in murder and suicide cases.
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Was There a “Grey Code” During the Lockdown in Shanghai? Privileged Class Sparking Discussion
Recent reports from overseas media stated that in 2022 during the lockdown imposed by the CCP in Shanghai, in addition to the red, yellow, and green health codes, there was a “grey code” enjoyed by a privileged class within the Party, allowing them to skip nucleic acid testing. It was reported that 600,000 “upper-class” individuals in Shanghai possessed the “grey code.”
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Numerous Tourists Stay Overnight in Toilets at the Top of Huangshan Mountain, Sparking Discussion
During the National Day holiday, a large number of people travel and go sightseeing. Recently, a netizen posted that the toilets and restaurants at the top of Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province were packed with tourists staying overnight, causing a stir.
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On “Eleven” Day, Landslide in Zijin, Guizhou Kills 6 People
On the afternoon of October 1, a landslide occurred in Zijin County, Guizhou Province, resulting in the death of 6 people.
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Ren Zhiqiang’s Daughter Writes to Xi Jinping, Urging Permission for Father to Seek Medical Treatment Abroad
Recently, there have been reports on social media that Ren Zhiqiang, a Chinese real estate tycoon sentenced to 18 years in prison, is seriously ill in detention. Ren Zhiqiang’s daughter, Ren Xinyi, wrote to the CCP leader Xi Jinping, requesting permission for her father to seek medical treatment abroad. The founder of Vision China Media, Wang Anna, confirmed to Epoch Times that this is indeed happening, and expressed hopes for international attention and support for Ren Zhiqiang.
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[China Watch] Intellectuals Frequently Anger the Central Government – Where is the Road Leading?
The CCP is intensifying its crackdown on Chinese intellectuals, and unlike in the past, a group of experts and scholars deeply embedded in the system have also encountered troubles. What are the deep-seated reasons behind this? Where is the road leading for these scholars within the system who hold different views from the top officials of the CCP?
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Analysis: How Bad Is the Chinese Economy? Every Sector Is Deteriorating
How bad is the Chinese economy? With weak consumer spending, global resistance to Chinese exports, and the real estate market still struggling to stabilize, Beijing introduced a package of stimulus measures in September, including interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions. However, there are doubts from outside about whether these measures are enough to solve the economic challenges.
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Internet Explodes with Scandal Involving China Mobile: Unauthorized Addition of “Plans” to Phones
As a massive state-owned enterprise under the CCP, there have been numerous complaints about China Mobile’s irregular charges. Recently, a long-time customer of China Mobile revealed that their phone number had unusual charges added without their authorization, and after investigation, it was discovered that China Mobile had been surreptitiously adding plans to customers’ phones without permission, leading to long-term outstanding bills for customers.
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Former Sing Tao Chief Editor: CCP Controls Overseas Chinese Media to Limit Speech
Victor Ho, former chief editor of Sing Tao Daily, testified on October 1 before the Committee on Foreign Interference, stating that the CCP, through control of the owners of Canadian Chinese media, reviews media content and suppresses unfavorable opinions about the CCP regime.
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Taiwan Navy Commander: CCP Squeezing Taiwan with “Anaconda Strategy”
Since Lai Ching-teh took office as President of the Republic of China in May, the CCP’s military has continued to deploy more aircraft and naval vessels around Taiwan, increasing the likelihood of conflict. Admiral Tang Hua, Taiwan’s navy commander, stated that the CCP is using the “Anaconda Strategy” to pressurize Taiwan.