On October 12, 2024, as the second anniversary of the Four Toon Bridge Incident in Beijing approached, American musician Gray released a music video titled “Hand Him to Us, Peng Zaizhou,” calling for the release of Peng Zaizhou by the Chinese authorities.
In Chengdu, a sudden fire broke out on the night of October 12 in the Shuangliu District. Videos from the scene showed a huge fireball and the formation of a “mushroom cloud” with thick rolling smoke. Nearby residents expressed concern for safety and refrained from approaching the area.
A tragic incident in Kaifeng, Henan Province on October 12 saw a woman living on the 6th floor of a building set fire to her home before jumping to her death. The news of the woman suspected of arson and subsequent suicide garnered widespread attention online.
Both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) in China for September fell below market expectations, reflecting existing issues of insufficient domestic demand in the country.
A fire erupted at a bath center undergoing renovation in Shenyang, Liaoning Province recently, with thick smoke billowing from the windows, creating a chaotic scene at the location.
Tragedy struck a biotechnology company in Shandong on October 13, as a gas poisoning incident led to the death of 7 employees and injuries to 4 others. The news quickly made its way to the top of trending topics, drawing attention to workplace safety concerns.
On the two-year anniversary of Peng Lifa’s protest at the Four Toon Bridge in Beijing, overseas Chinese initiated a global protest demanding the release of Peng Zaizhou and calling for justice. Analysis indicates that Peng Lifa’s influence transcends time and challenges the oppressive grip of the Chinese government, inspiring people to awaken and resist.
In Jiangxi, a criminal case resulting in two fatalities unfolded with the suspect taking their own life out of fear.
Following reports of Chinese hackers breaching a U.S. broadband provider’s network, lawmakers from various parties in the U.S. Congress urged three major telecom companies – AT&T, Verizon Communications, and Lumen Technologies – to address the extent of network infiltrations. Concerns were raised about potential national security risks if hackers could monitor the U.S. government.
Amid volatile fluctuations in the Chinese stock market, the Chinese Ministry of Finance failed to provide detailed information on a large-scale stimulus plan during a press conference. Foreign investors remained skeptical of the reassurance efforts made by the ministry.
A programmer in Chengdu incurred losses amounting to 320,000 RMB within just four days of trading, reflecting the roller-coaster ride of the Chinese stock market. This news gained significant attention and became a top trending topic on Baidu on October 13.
Renowned for spearheading the Demolish The Wall movement, Qiao Xinxin (formerly known as Yang Zewei) was secretly sentenced to five years in prison, leading to a significant weight loss of 20 kilograms during his time in detention.
In Yunnan, a 32-year-old internet celebrity known as “Yunnan Aquai” suffered a life-threatening brain hemorrhage after a livestream, prompting urgent ICU care. His 26-year-old wife, Tang Sanmei, was heartbroken, wondering how to care for their four children in his absence.
Recent announcements in Zhengzhou, Henan, and Chuzhou, Anhui, indicated the postponement of scheduled marathons from October to November without providing specific reasons. Speculation arose that the change was to avoid clashing with the first death anniversary of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on October 27.
The German economy entered a recession for the second consecutive year, as highlighted by the Autumn Economic Forecast released by the German Ministry of Economy. Experts attribute this downturn to the challenges posed by energy transition, predicting a potential economic recovery not until 2025.