【Epoch Times, October 23, 2024】
Shandong Woman’s 400k Savings Reduced to Zero, Bank Statement Reveals Clues
A woman in Zibo, Shandong had over 400,000 RMB saved in a local bank for years. Recently, when she went to withdraw money, she found that her account balance was zero. After printing her bank statement, she discovered something suspicious.
Economists Analyze the Essence of Stock Frenzy Caused by PBOC’s Massive Liquidity Injection
An American economist analyzed that the People’s Bank of China’s massive liquidity injection has led to a roller coaster stock frenzy for listed companies and shareholders, trapping clueless retail investors. The PBOC’s liquidity injection not only fails to stimulate the real economy but will ultimately make the public foot the bill.
China’s Gold Consumption Declines, Jewelry Retailers Like Chowsangs Trend of Closing Stores
With China’s economy continuing to decline and gold prices rising, Chinese gold jewelry retailers are facing increased sales pressure. According to financial reports, Chowsangs has recently closed 145 jewelry retail points on the mainland, while Lao Feng Xiang Group has closed 76 stores.
Primary School Student Falls into Deep Well at Construction Site in Hunan
On October 21, a primary school student tragically fell into a well and died at a construction site in Zhongxiang District, Hengyang City, Hunan. The family stated that the well mouth was only covered with paper or thin iron sheets.
Wang He: If Another Stock Market Disaster Strikes, Can the CCP Still Maintain Control as Usual?
On September 24, the central bank announced the establishment of two structural monetary policy tools to support the capital market. The first phase of the Securities, Funds, and Insurance Companies Interconnection Facility (SFISF) amounted to 500 billion, with an initial stock repurchase and
300 billion in increased lending. This is a first in the history of the CCP.
German Media: Volkswagen Executives Expelled from China by the CCP
Jochen Sengpiehl, Chief Marketing Officer of Volkswagen Group, was sent to work in China two years ago. Recently, after vacationing in Thailand, upon his return to China, he not only faced imprisonment but was also expelled by the CCP. German media reported the incident first under the title “Chinese Despot Expels German Volkswagen Executives.”
Music Center Director: NTD’s Piano Competition Sets a High Standard That Is Admirable
“These young people are truly admirable!” Judy Hall, who watched the NTD Piano Competition Winners’ Concert, exclaimed, “In today’s field of musical arts, many early artists are growing old, we need to bring in the new generation of young talent.”
Yuan Bin: Trusting the CCP’s Stock Market Hype Only Leads to Regret
A few days ago, “Hangzhou Post-00’s Lost Two Months’ Salary in 4 Days of Market Entry” trended on the hot search list.
Multiple Coastal Cities in China Experience Abnormal Seawater Backflow, Officials Claim No Precedent Exists, Causing Anxiety Among the Public
Since October 20, abnormal seawater backflow has been observed in many cities in China from north to south. CCP experts have failed to provide a reasonable explanation, causing anxiety among the public. Today, the authorities confirmed that there have been no previous cases of such abnormal occurrences worldwide. Some earthquake enthusiasts and practitioners of feng shui have associated this with earthquakes, while others link it to recent rumors of coastal business relocation. Some commentaries suggest that the Chinese have always been attentive to celestial signs to avoid disasters, and now it is time for the Chinese people to learn to help themselves.
Reporter Jiang Xue: Blank Sheet Movement Shatters the CCP’s Authoritarian Control Myth
Chinese independent journalist and author of “Ten Chang’an Days,” Jiang Xue, stated in a recent speech that the CCP destroys the media and civil society through censorship and other means. However, the blanket protests have shattered the authoritarian control myth, showing that people have an innate resistance and will not always obey.
Lawyer Zhang Qingfang Is Deprived of License by CCP, Exposes Judges’ Misconduct, and Receives Support
Recently, Beijing lawyer Zhang Qingfang had his license revoked and was suppressed by authorities, attracting attention from the legal community. Zhang Qingfang crossed the CCP’s “red line” by exposing officials’ misconduct during trials, but fellow lawyers acknowledge his courage and methodology that have had a societal impact.
Former U.S. Ambassador: CCP Kills Healthy Living People for Organ Harvesting
Former Global Criminal Justice Attache of the U.S. State Department, Morse Tan, stated at an event in Washington, D.C., that the CCP not only persecutes various faith groups but also murders healthy living people for organ transplants.
IMF Lowers Global and Chinese Economic Outlook, Upgrades U.S. Forecast
On Tuesday, October 22, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its 2025 global and Chinese economic outlooks, warning of escalating geopolitical risks such as war and trade protectionism. The U.S. economy stands out as the only developed country receiving upgraded forecasts for two consecutive years.
Zhang Jing: What Does the Shanghai Halloween Make the CCP Fear
According to foreign media reports, the Shanghai police are on high alert as Halloween approaches, with an internal notice from the Huangpu District Street Office instructing strict control of all Halloween-related elements. The notice states, “General Principle: Strict control of all disguises in the entire Huangpu District, ‘Whoever discovers, takes away, and removes makeup,’ including banning all COSPLAY/NPC disguises and prohibiting any Halloween elements in businesses, such as bats, pumpkins, ghosts, coffins, skeletons, blood, etc.
U.S. Real Estate Market Remains Quiet as Homebuyers Wait: Who Will Be Elected President?
There was a slight pickup in the U.S. real estate market in September, but this is likely a temporary surge. In recent weeks, mortgage rates have returned to high levels, deterring potential buyers from entering the market. Besides interest rates, another crucial factor freezing the market and discouraging transactions is…