Epoch Times provides readers with a compilation of must-read articles every day:
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Qingdao presents phenomenal mirage “Mountains and clouds shroud the fairyland as if in a painting”
On April 28th, a breathtaking “mirage” phenomenon appeared on the coastline of Qingdao. This topic continues to trend on social media platforms, drawing attention. Qingdao has not been the first city to witness such a “mirage”.
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Elon Musk unexpectedly visits China to meet with Li Keqiang, Analysts: The CCP faces bottlenecks
Without any prior notice, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk suddenly met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. Experts analyze that the CCP’s meeting with Musk indicates their struggle to regain foreign companies’ confidence and their encountering obstacles in the electric vehicle industry.
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HIV blood tragedy still ongoing, insiders also affected (Part 1)
“The Chinese (CCP) government is despicable, shifting HIV infections to homosexuality, prostitution, and solicitation, attempting to cover up blood transmission,” said a blood transfusion HIV victim, Shen Xiaoyi, expressing that blood transmission accounts for at least half. He recounted his personal ordeal to reporters.
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ByteDance exposes corruption, 61 employees dismissed, 4 facing criminal charges
ByteDance has been repeatedly involved in corruption scandals, with the latest news revealing 61 employees suspected of violating laws and regulations being dismissed, including 4 facing criminal charges.
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USA establishes eight-person team to assist countries in combating CCP economic coercion
From South Korea, Japan to Australia and Lithuania, many have experiences being economically coerced by the CCP. Following successfully aiding Lithuania in countering CCP economic coercion, the U.S. set up an eight-person team at the State Department to help allies combat CCP economic bullying. The Deputy Secretary of State heading this team believes it is a reenactment of old events and it is time to stop it.
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Abandoned infant turned policeman after 23 years, life-saving benefactor revealed to be former colleague
An emotional coincidence unfolded in Indiana’s law enforcement as an infant abandoned 23 years ago is now a police officer. He was surprised to discover that the retiree who saved him years ago worked in the same police department. They recently reunited at the police station, creating a heartwarming scene.
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Chinese people suffer from the hardships of COVID and vaccine sequelae
The CCP’s “father of the COVID vaccine,” Yang Xiaoming’s downfall sparked public concerns and anger. People online questioned the official promotion and advocacy of vaccination under the guise of military cooperation with Chen Wei. Through interviews and online testimonies, Epoch Times learned that COVID consequences still haunt the Chinese, with vaccine and COVID sequelae troubling them, leading to frequent sudden deaths.
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Three generations of a family persecuted by the CCP escape to the U.S. from a former state-owned enterprise employee
Reflecting on three generations of family persecution under CCP rule, Liu Donghui, who moved from Fuzhou to Los Angeles, summarizes the CCP’s actions as “deception, plunder, surveillance.” He said, “This (CCP) is a big cancer.”
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CCP claims to establish financial “national team,” Experts analyze
The CCP recently announced plans to create a financial “national team” to leverage state-owned financial capital. Experts suggest that the CCP is enhancing financial centralization, implicitly nationalizing the financial market, planning to adopt a planned economy model to cope with potential crises in the future, including social unrest and foreign military wars.
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New energy vehicle catches fire on Shanghai Nanpu Bridge, vehicle burned to a shell
Incidents of Chinese new energy vehicle fires are on the rise. On Monday (29th), a new energy vehicle caught fire on the Shanghai Nanpu Bridge, turning the vehicle into a charred shell, with one person injured and sent to the hospital. Reportedly, the vehicle model on fire was Jianghuai Sihao E50A.
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BYD’s first-quarter net profit drops 47% compared to previous quarter
Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD’s first-quarter net profit and revenue saw a significant decline compared to the previous quarter, with net profit down over 47%. Due to a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles and intense price wars, BYD’s revenue growth slowed to its lowest level in nearly four years.
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Yang Ning: Heavenly fire burns the blood flag, another ominous sign points to the CCP
On April 27th, many places in Guangdong encountered severe convective weather, experiencing hail, tornadoes, heavy rain, and other extreme weather phenomena. Netizens revealed that rare hail the size of fists hit places like Guangzhou Zengcheng, causing roof penetrations and car destruction.
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CCP generals and officers experience frequent deaths, the youngest at only 45 years old
Amid the ongoing situation in mainland China, sudden deaths continue to occur. A young CCP police officer died of an illness while on duty, the current deputy commander of the armed police forces died due to ineffective treatment, and a professor conducting theoretical research for CCP leader Xi Jinping’s “Belt and Road” died of a sudden illness at his workplace.
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Europe unveiling spy cases, Analysis: No longer naive towards the CCP
Prior to the CCP leader’s visit to Europe, spy cases have been exposed in Germany, the UK, and Sweden. Analysis indicates that Europe, which once completely denied the danger posed by CCP spies, is no longer as naive and aims to protect European interests.
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Spy-style love affairs, French general warns against CCP’s “honeytrap” operations
French Navy admirals warn that the CCP is conducting “honeytrap operations” in Europe. Carefully crafted scenarios, beautiful women, romantic foreign love affairs, and espionage elements involving military commanders with classified information are unfolding in reality, akin to a thrilling spy movie.